task

A2
Pronunciation
/tɑːsk/
/tæsk/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.

2 Definition

A difficult or tedious undertaking.

3 Definition

An objective.

4 Definition

A process or execution of a program.

Example Sentences
  • The user killed the frozen task.
5 Definition

Second sight; the involuntary ability of seeing the future or distant events.

6 Definition

The sound of the voice of a person about to die, heard supernaturally by somebody not present at the scene.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To assign a task to, or impose a task on.

Example Sentences
  • On my first day in the office, I was tasked with sorting a pile of invoices.
2 Definition

To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax.

3 Definition

To charge, as with a fault.