Definition of tasknext

task

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verb

as in to entrust
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to I have been tasked by the host with bringing the pies for Thanksgiving this year

Synonyms & Similar Words

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun task contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of task are assignment, chore, duty, job, and stint. While all these words mean "a piece of work to be done," task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance.

charged with a variety of tasks

When can assignment be used instead of task?

The words assignment and task can be used in similar contexts, but assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority.

a reporter's assignment

When might chore be a better fit than task?

While in some cases nearly identical to task, chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm.

every child was assigned chores

When would duty be a good substitute for task?

The meanings of duty and task largely overlap; however, duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance.

the duties of a lifeguard

Where would job be a reasonable alternative to task?

The synonyms job and task are sometimes interchangeable, but job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance.

the job of turning the company around

In what contexts can stint take the place of task?

While the synonyms stint and task are close in meaning, stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service.

a 2-month stint as a reporter

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of task
Noun
Another task is making sure all players required to wear helmets in warmups are doing so, along with mandatory neck guards for first-year players. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 But psychological sense be damned, Jay sets himself the task of suiting up in diving gear and swimming out in search of his dad’s remains. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
Per Hawley, Bellisario will play Stevie, the latest LAPD rookie whom Fillion’s John Nolan is tasked with training. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2026 While the Florida Panthers received relatively good news about the injuries to Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand — Barkov out six to eight weeks, Marchand six weeks — the team still is tasked with figuring out how to replace their star forwards. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for task
Recent Examples of Synonyms for task
Noun
  • The protection of American jobs justified the chains of bondage, or so the argument went.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Was Sarandos courting Bloys for a top job at the streamer, perhaps to take the job then held by Bajaria?
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • While Spain's government has defended Rabat's role in helping the return of the majority of the 80,000 who entered Ceuta, many in Spain, including police and some lawmakers, doubt that Rabat could not have known about the mass movement of people.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Rusnak agreed that Democrats’ resurgence in Ohio is a result of national politics but added that the state’s candidates have played a role as well.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The second challenge is pursuing smart development while protecting the natural and community character entrusted to us.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
  • It was later entrusted to Bulgari, where it was subsequently transformed into a diamond ring.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Donald is taking on a support role with BBC Studios alongside his day-to-day duties running his Cosmopolitan Pictures indie.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • At a news conference, Ali Daamoush accused the Lebanese state of failing to carry out its duties to help the displaced.
    — Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • On a blistering surprise EP, Deafheaven find the vicious attack and grandiose drama of symphonic black metal perfectly suited to their purposes.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Aside from being part of the salon decor, the sculpture’s purpose, Ingram explained, is to introduce Vero’s service to his clientele.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • One of the consultants, Denver transportation attorney Brett Butzin, billed almost $130,000 for flights in a single year while charging almost $600 an hour for his services.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Isaias peeled off hotel and condominium rooftops and facades along the Florida Panhandle before charging north Saturday, dishing out torrential rains and the threat of flash floods and tornadoes across the Southeast.
    — Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Matt Strahm was designated for assignment due to poor results, and Lucas Erceg spent time in the minor leagues.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The assignment is one of four games on Kelce’s NFL Network schedule this season.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • These functions extend the partnership beyond keeping a drone connected to its operator.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The quick start guide is helpful for getting the microwave ready to use, while a more extensive booklet provides the nitty-gritty details on settings and modes like the sophisticated sensor-reheating functions (more on that later).
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Task.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/task. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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