tasks
/tæsks/ · task·s
noun
- A piece of work done as part of one's duties. She had a long list of tasks to complete before the deadline.
- A difficult or tedious undertaking. The task of cleaning the entire house was overwhelming.
- An objective. Her task was to finish the project within the next six months.
verb
- To assign a task to, or impose a task on. On my first day in the office, I was tasked with sorting a pile of invoices.
- To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax. The new policy will task the company with a significant financial burden.
- To charge, as with a fault. The judge tasked the defendant with paying a hefty fine.
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Did you know? The word 'task' is often associated with the concept of 'task management,' a popular productivity technique that involves breaking down large tasks into smaller, manageable chunks.