task
noun
a definite piece of work assigned to, falling to, or expected of a person; duty.
tasked
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past participleof task.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof task.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
tasknouna definite piece of work assigned to, falling to, or expected of a person; duty.
Example Sentences
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Putting the pieces together is the challenge with which Maestre has been tasked but Friday night was a fine start.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
OTTAWA—Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government is making its largest investment yet in a passenger rail as it has tasked Alstom ALO 3.19%increase; up pointing triangle to build 313 coaches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Nathanielsen announced the creation of the commission, tasked with shedding light on the legal implications of the campaign, in August 2024 when she was Greenland's minister of justice and gender equality.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
In Los Angeles, the Department of Transportation has been tasked with looking into ways it can regulate e-bikes and has been asked to return to the City Council’s Rules Committee in September with recommendations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Bob, you’re tasked with navigation while Timber and King keep lookout.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
