task Meaning & Definition
What Does Task Mean?
As a noun, task means A piece of work done as part of one’s duties. It is also used to mean A state of diligence in work on a task. As a verb, it means To assign a task to; to impose a task on. As a verb, it means To assign a task to, or impose a task on.
Task in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //tɑːsk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | project, undertaking and job |
| Plural | tasks |
| Verb forms | tasks, tasking, tasked |
Task Definition (Noun)
- A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.
daily task, monotonous task, regular task, parental task
- A state of diligence in work on a task.
I put him to task on the chores.
- Any piece of work done.
carry out a task
- A single action undertaken by a given agent.
Each member of the team completed tasks in service of the goal.
- A difficult or tedious undertaking; a substantial project.
Getting him to change his behavior will be quite a task for you.
- An objective or duty.
Your task is the elimination of the termites.
- A process or execution of a program.
The user killed the frozen task.
- State of being subject to reprimands.
call to task, take to task
- A tax or charge.
Task as a Verb
- To assign a task to; to impose a task on.
On my first day in the office, I was tasked with sorting a pile of invoices.
- To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax To institute a tax on.
- To institute a tax on.
- To charge, as with a fault.
Noun
- Alternative form of taisch.
Noun
- A difficult or tedious undertaking.
- An objective.
Verb
- To assign a task to, or impose a task on.
On my first day in the office, I was tasked with sorting a pile of invoices.
- To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax.
Noun
- Second sight; the involuntary ability of seeing the future or distant events.
- The sound of the voice of a person about to die, heard supernaturally by somebody not present at the scene.
Synonyms of Task
Task synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Task
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Task in a Sentence
daily task, monotonous task, regular task, parental task
The employee refused to complete the assignment, arguing that it was not one of the tasks listed in her job description.
I put him to task on the chores.
carry out a task
complete a task
Each member of the team completed tasks in service of the goal.
Getting him to change his behavior will be quite a task for you.
I'm currently working on the task she gave me, alphabetizing all of those print files.
Solving the economy is an enormous task for the ministry.
Your task is the elimination of the termites.
The user killed the frozen task.
call to task, take to task
I will put him to task for what he's done.
Can she hold us to task for that?
I hope somebody has brought him to task by now.
On my first day in the office, I was tasked with sorting a pile of invoices.
Word Forms & Grammar
task (plural tasks)
task (third-person singular simple present tasks, present participle tasking, simple past and past participle tasked)
task
Words That Rhyme With Task
Origin of Task
From Middle English taske (“task, tax”), from Old Northern French tasque, (compare Old French variant tasche), from Medieval Latin tasca, alteration of taxa, from Latin taxō (“to censure; to charge”). Doublet of tax.
Pronouncing Task
The standard pronunciation of task is //tɑːsk//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Task
Is task a noun or a verb?
Task is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for task?
Close synonyms of task are project, undertaking and job. See the full list of task synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of task?
The plural of task is tasks.
What is the past tense of task?
The past tense of task is tasked. The present participle is tasking.