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tasking Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: T AE1 S K IH0 NG

What Does Tasking Mean?

Tasking is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of task. As a noun, it means A task; an assigned item of work.

Tasking Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of task

Tasking as a Noun

  1. A task; an assigned item of work.

Verb

  1. 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.

  2. To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax.
  3. To charge, as with a fault.

Synonyms of Tasking

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Antonyms of Tasking

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Tasking in a Sentence

On my first day in the office, I was tasked with sorting a pile of invoices.

Word Forms & Grammar

tasking

tasking (plural taskings)

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