Tasked: meaning, definitions and examples

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tasked

 

[ tæskd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

assigned duty

Tasked is the past tense of the verb 'task', meaning to assign a specific duty or responsibility to someone. It implies an expectation for the person to complete the given task.

Synonyms

assigned, delegated, entrusted

Examples of usage

  • She was tasked with leading the new project.
  • The manager tasked the team to develop a marketing strategy.
  • He was tasked to write a report for the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "tasked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 designado

🇮🇳 अभिप्रेत

🇩🇪 beauftragt

🇮🇩 ditugaskan

🇺🇦 поставлений завданням

🇵🇱 wyznaczony

🇯🇵 任命された

🇫🇷 chargé

🇪🇸 encargado

🇹🇷 görevlendirilmiş

🇰🇷 지정된

🇸🇦 مكلف

🇨🇿 pověřený

🇸🇰 povolený

🇨🇳 被指派的

🇸🇮 dodeljen

🇮🇸 útnefndur

🇰🇿 тапсырылған

🇬🇪 ჩამოწერილი

🇦🇿 tapşırılan

🇲🇽 asignado

Etymology

The word 'task' originates from the late Middle English word 'taske', which was derived from the Old French word 'tasque', itself coming from the Latin 'tasca', meaning 'task or charge'. The term has evolved over time to denote a piece of work assigned to someone. It has been in use since the 14th century, reflecting the growing complexity of work and responsibilities in society. The verb form 'to task' began to appear more prominently in the 20th century, especially in military and corporate contexts, where assigning specific duties became crucial for organization and efficiency. This evolution emphasizes the importance of clear roles and responsibilities in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,022, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.