task

/tˈɑːsk/

/ˈtæsk/

Task

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

synonyms : labor

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

synonyms : chore

to task

MAIN VERB

use to the limit

synonyms : tax

to assign a duty or responsibility to someone

Examples

1. The cleaning of the bathroom is my least favorite task.

2. Farming involves many tasks, from planting seeds to harvesting crops.

3. You've given yourselves a difficult task.

4. He kept his focus on the task at hand.