Task ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Task ( noun )

1. A piece of work that has been allotted or undertaken.
2. A specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee.
3. A thing that one is required to do as part of a job or role.
4. An assignment or duty that one is required to perform.
5. A piece of work or a responsibility.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french tasche, of germanic origin; related to old high german zasc "burden".

Examples:

1. He was given the task of painting the house.
2. The task was to find the missing documents.
3. The task of the teacher is to educate the students.
4. He completed the task assigned to him.
5. The task was her responsibility.

(As a verb)

Task ( verb )

1. A piece of work that has been allotted or undertaken.
2. A specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee.
3. A thing that one is required to do as part of a job or role.
4. An assignment or duty that one is required to perform.
5. A piece of work or a responsibility.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french tasche, of germanic origin; related to old high german zasc "burden".

Examples:

1. He was given the task of painting the house.
2. The task was to find the missing documents.
3. The task of the teacher is to educate the students.
4. He completed the task assigned to him.
5. The task was her responsibility.