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.

Ejemplos

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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.

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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.

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
task
Verb
task
Adjetivo
tasking
Relacionado
taskmaster
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: task

Ejemplos

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.

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
task
Verb
task
Adjetivo
tasking
Relacionado
taskmaster

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: task

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subservtude

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To relegate something or someone to a subordinate, secondary, or submissive position in relation to another. It involves the active process of making an interest, person, or entity serve a higher or more dominant power.

inbioery

C1

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hypergraphal

C1

To structure, analyze, or represent complex data sets using the principles of hypergraphs, where single connections can link multiple entities simultaneously. This verb describes the action of mapping multi-way relationships that exceed the capacity of traditional binary graphs.

resedancy

C1

To live or have one's permanent home in a particular place, or to be inherent or present in a specific person, quality, or legal power. It is a more formal term than 'live' and is often used in legal, political, or technical contexts.

exstaship

C1

Describing a state of profound, transcendent joy and communal connection that elevates the individual beyond their ordinary experience. It is often used in philosophical or psychological contexts to characterize a sense of unified elation within a group or relationship.

microsimiltion

C1

Describing a modeling or analytical approach that focuses on the behavior of individual units or agents within a system to predict aggregate outcomes. It is used to characterize high-resolution simulations that account for granular details rather than broad generalizations.

overdocible

C1

An adjective describing someone who is excessively teachable or overly compliant to a fault. It implies a level of submissiveness that prevents a person from questioning instructions or exercising independent judgment.

circumsistency

C1

The state or quality of being circumstantial, referring to the detailed and specific conditions surrounding an event or situation. It describes the meticulous attention to the context and particularities of a moment rather than general or abstract principles.

exheredive

C1

To formally and legally disinherit an heir or exclude them from receiving a portion of a deceased person's estate. This action typically involves a specific clause in a will that explicitly removes a person's natural right to inheritance.

misciscy

C1

Misciscy refers to the state or quality of being composed of diverse, varied, or unrelated elements gathered together into a single entity. It is typically used in technical or academic contexts to describe a collection that lacks a singular unifying theme but possesses a broad range of components.

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