plural tasks
Definition of task
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a usually assigned piece of work often to be finished within a certain time
b
: something hard or unpleasant that has to be done
2
: subjection to adverse criticism : reprimand
… the state government was called to task for not doing more to help the area around the casinos.— Stephanie Powers In the NFL, coaches often aren't brought to task for their worst decisions even after games.— Rodger Sherman
— see also take to task
task
verb
tasked; tasking; tasks
Definition of task (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to assign a task to
employees tasked with updating the files
2
: to oppress with great labor
tasks his mind with petty details
3
obsolete
: to impose a tax on
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The first known use of task was in the 14th century
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