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Meaning of task
A piece of work to be done or undertaken.
Etymology of task
The word "task" originated from Old French "tache," meaning "a burden" or "a load,"
Derived from Latin "taxare," meaning "to censure" or "to estimate,"
Historically, the word referred to a burden or load, and later developed to mean a piece of work to be done.
Synonyms
job
assignment
chore
duty
responsibility
mission
undertaking
endeavor
effort
exercise
drill
practice
operation
project
activity
function
role
stint
tour
turn
delegation
mandate
errand
commission
charge
brief
workload
burden
onus
obligation.
Definitions
- A piece of work to be done or undertaken,
- A responsibility or duty assigned to someone,
- An activity or operation to be performed.
Usage Examples
- The manager assigned a new task to the team,
- The student struggled to complete the task on time,
- The company outsourced the task to a third-party vendor.
Antonyms
leisure
entertainment
hobby
pastime
amusement
diversion
relaxation
recreation
pleasure
enjoyment
delight
gratification
satisfaction
indulgence
luxury
excess
idleness
inactivity
unemployment
retirement.