English · Work & Business
task
/tɑːsk/
[/tɑːsk/]
piece of work to do
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of work that must be done, usually as part of a larger job or duty.
Example
Her first task each morning is to check her emails and reply to urgent ones.
Her first task each morning is to check her emails and reply to urgent ones.
Etymology
From Old North French 'tasque', from medieval Latin 'tasca', an alteration of 'taxa' (a tax, charge).
How & Where It’s Used
Used widely in work, school, and daily life.