work task
/wɜːk tɑːsk/
Meaning
A work task is a specific piece of work or a job duty that needs to be done, usually as part of a larger project or regular job responsibilities. It is a single, defined activity with a clear goal.
Examples
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My first work task this morning is to reply to urgent client emails.
My first work task this morning is to reply to urgent client emails.
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We need to assign this work task to someone who has experience with spreadsheets.
We need to assign this work task to someone who has experience with spreadsheets.
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Please write down every work task you complete today so we can track our progress.
Please write down every work task you complete today so we can track our progress.
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Completing this work task on time is very important for the team.
Completing this work task on time is very important for the team.
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She divided the big project into smaller, manageable work tasks.
She divided the big project into smaller, manageable work tasks.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I have many work homeworks to do today.
✓ I have many work tasks to do today.
'Homework' is only for school. For job duties, use 'work tasks' or 'tasks'.
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✗ This is a very difficult job task.
✓ This is a very difficult work task.
While 'job task' is sometimes used, 'work task' or simply 'task' is much more natural and common in professional settings.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Each employee is responsible for completing their assigned ___ by Friday.
💡 A specific piece of work or duty.
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work task
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Writing the weekly report is my least favorite ___.
💡 An individual job activity.
Show answer
work task