The task
Example: The task requires careful attention to detail
Definition
"The task" refers to a specific piece of work or duty assigned to someone, often requiring effort and attention. It is something that needs to be completed, such as in the phrase 'The task requires careful attention to detail,' emphasizing responsibility and focus.
Etymology
"The task" comes from the Old North French word 'tasque,' meaning a duty or tax, which itself traces back to the Latin 'taxare,' meaning to assess or estimate. Did you know 'task' originally referred to a duty imposed as a kind of obligation or tribute before evolving into its modern sense of an assigned piece of work?
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"The task" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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