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tasks

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈtæsks// UK //tˈɑːsks// tasks

n. pieces of work that you must do, especially ones that are difficult or happen often. You usually have a deadline to finish them.

n. specific pieces of work or activities to be completed, often as part of a larger duty or project.


SIMPLE

I have several tasks to finish before I go home.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager assigned daily tasks to each team member to ensure the project stayed on schedule.

COMPLEX

Automating repetitive administrative tasks allows the staff to focus on more creative and strategic initiatives that require human judgment.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'perform', 'assign', or 'complete'.

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