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    task
    /tɑːsk/

    noun

    • 1. a piece of work to be done or undertaken: "a new manager was given the task of developing the club's talent"

    verb

    • 1. assign a task to: "NATO troops are tasked with separating the warring parties"

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  2. TASK definition: 1. a piece of work to be done, especially one done regularly, unwillingly, or with difficulty: 2…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of TASK is a usually assigned piece of work often to be finished within a certain time. How to use task in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Task.

  4. TASK meaning: 1. a piece of work to be done, especially one done regularly, unwillingly, or with difficulty: 2…. Learn more.

  5. A task can be big or small, easy or really hard — but it's never more than a job that needs to get done.

  6. Task usually refers to a clearly defined piece of work, sometimes of short or limited duration, assigned to or expected of a person: the task of pacifying angry customers; a difficult, time-consuming task.

  7. task usually refers to a clearly defined piece of work, sometimes of short or limited duration, assigned to or expected of a person: the task of pacifying angry customers; a difficult, time-consuming task.

  8. a piece of work, especially something unpleasant or difficult: [ + of + doing sth ] I was given the task of sorting out all the stuff in the garage. Fewer examples. I had the sad task of sorting through her papers after she died. Max has undertaken the task of restoring an old houseboat.

  9. a piece of work that somebody has to do, especially a hard or unpleasant one. to accomplish/perform/undertake/complete a task. a difficult/a daunting/an impossible task. Getting hold of this information was no easy task (= was difficult).

  10. Jul 14, 2024 · task (plural tasks) A piece of work done as part of ones duties. The employee refused to complete the assignment, arguing that it was not one of the tasks listed in her job description. Any piece of work done.

  11. n. 1. a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or chore. 2. an unpleasant or difficult job or duty. 3. any piece of work. 4. take to task to criticize or reprove. vb ( tr)

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