Task
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British pronunciation/tˈɑːsk/
American pronunciation/ˈtæsk/

Definition & Meaning of "task"

Task
01

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

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The teacher assigned a reading task to the students for homework.
He completed the task ahead of schedule and earned extra points.
02

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

to task
01

to require a lot from someone, especially in terms of their time, energy, or skills

Transitive: to task sb
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His new job tasks him with balancing multiple high-stakes responsibilities.
The challenging exam really tasked her concentration and preparation skills.
02

to assign a duty or responsibility to someone

Transitive: to task sb with a duty
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The manager decided to task the team with a challenging project to test their skills.
Teachers often task students with assignments to reinforce learning.
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