Task: meaning, definitions and examples

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task

[ tɑːsk ]

^{Context #1}

work

A piece of work to be done or undertaken.

Synonyms

assignment, job, project

Examples of usage

I have a lot of tasks to complete before the deadline.
She wrote down the tasks that needed to be finished by the end of the day.

^{Context #2}

computing

A discrete and self-contained activity that a computer is to perform.

Synonyms

function, operation, process

Examples of usage

The program can handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Each task is assigned a priority level for execution.

^{Context #3}

command

Assign a piece of work to someone.

Synonyms

allocate, assign, delegate

Examples of usage

I will task you with completing the report by tomorrow.
The manager tasked the team with finding a solution to the problem.

Translations

Translations of the word "task" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tarefa

🇮🇳 कार्य

🇩🇪 Aufgabe

🇮🇩 tugas

🇺🇦 завдання

🇵🇱 zadanie

🇯🇵 タスク

🇫🇷 tâche

🇪🇸 tarea

🇹🇷 görev

🇰🇷 작업

🇸🇦 مهمة

🇨🇿 úkol

🇸🇰 úloha

🇨🇳 任务

🇸🇮 naloga

🇮🇸 verkefni

🇰🇿 тапсырма

🇬🇪 დავალება

🇦🇿 vəzifə

🇲🇽 tarea

Word origin

The word 'task' originated from the Old French word 'tasque' meaning 'imposed work or duty'. It was used in Middle English to refer to a piece of work to be done. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to work, duty, and assignment. Today, 'task' is commonly used in both professional and everyday contexts to denote a specific job or activity.