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task

1 of 2noun
/tæsk/
Forms:tasks
1

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

  • The teacher assigned a reading task to the students for homework.
  • He completed the task ahead of schedule and earned extra points.
  • Cleaning the garage was a daunting task, but they managed to finish it.
  • She was given the task of organizing the company event.
  • The manager delegated the task to her most trusted employee.
2

a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

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