task
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.
Examples
3 of 5She 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.
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.
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.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Mask' you wear for a specific 'Task'—you put on a special face for a special job.
Quick Quiz
The manager created a _____ list to ensure every part of the event was covered.
Correct!
The correct answer is: task
Examples
She positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.
everydayShe positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.
The ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.
formalThe ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.
I've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.
informalI've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.
Task-based learning environments allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems.
academicTask-based learning environments allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems.
Our task management software helps the team stay synchronized on long-term projects.
businessOur task management software helps the team stay synchronized on long-term projects.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
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
Often Confused With
A tax is a financial charge by the government, whereas a task is a piece of work.
A test measures ability or knowledge, while a task is the actual execution of a duty.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'task' to mean a general job or career; it should be used for specific, discrete pieces of work.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Mask' you wear for a specific 'Task'—you put on a special face for a special job.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French 'tasque', which comes from the Latin 'taxare', meaning 'to rate, value, or impose a tax'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In professional Western environments, being 'task-oriented' is often seen as a positive trait for efficiency and productivity.
Quick Quiz
The manager created a _____ list to ensure every part of the event was covered.
Correct!
The correct answer is: task
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