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task

/tɑːsk/noun

A job or piece of work that someone has to do as part of their responsibilities.

Example sentences

  • “Her first task each morning is answering emails.”
  • “Cleaning out the garage was a bigger task than we expected.”

You are 'tasked with' doing something in formal writing. Everyday collocations: 'complete', 'assign', and 'take on' a task.

Synonyms for task

On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.

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