B2 adjective Neutral

task

/tæsk/

Relating to a specific piece of work, duty, or assignment to be completed. It is most frequently used attributively to describe groups, tools, or methods designed to achieve a particular goal.

Beispiele

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1

She positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.

She positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.

2

The ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.

The ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.

3

I've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.

I've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
task
Verb
task
Adjektiv
tasking
Verwandt
taskmaster
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Mask' you wear for a specific 'Task'—you put on a special face for a special job.

Schnelles Quiz

The manager created a _____ list to ensure every part of the event was covered.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: task

Beispiele

1

She positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.

everyday

She positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.

2

The ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.

formal

The ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.

3

I've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.

informal

I've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.

4

Task-based learning environments allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems.

academic

Task-based learning environments allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems.

5

Our task management software helps the team stay synchronized on long-term projects.

business

Our task management software helps the team stay synchronized on long-term projects.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
task
Verb
task
Adjektiv
tasking
Verwandt
taskmaster

Häufige Kollokationen

task force task force
task lighting task lighting
task management task management
task analysis task analysis
task performance task performance

Häufige Phrasen

take someone to task

to criticize someone for a mistake

up to the task

capable of doing something

multi-task

perform more than one duty at once

Wird oft verwechselt mit

task vs tax

A tax is a financial charge by the government, whereas a task is a piece of work.

task vs test

A test measures ability or knowledge, while a task is the actual execution of a duty.

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Nutzungshinweise

When used as an adjective (attributively), 'task' identifies the purpose of a noun, such as a 'task force' or 'task light.' In TOEFL contexts, it usually refers to a specific section of an exam or a required activity.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'task' to mean a general job or career; it should be used for specific, discrete pieces of work.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Mask' you wear for a specific 'Task'—you put on a special face for a special job.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old French 'tasque', which comes from the Latin 'taxare', meaning 'to rate, value, or impose a tax'.

Grammatikmuster

Often functions as an attributive noun Commonly used in compound adjectives like 'task-oriented'
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Kultureller Kontext

In professional Western environments, being 'task-oriented' is often seen as a positive trait for efficiency and productivity.

Schnelles Quiz

The manager created a _____ list to ensure every part of the event was covered.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: task

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A1

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and

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A1

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that

A1

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I

A1

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for

A1

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not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

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he

A1

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you

A1

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