tasking

task

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Definitions of tasking word

noun tasking a definite piece of work assigned to, falling to, or expected of a person; duty. 1
noun tasking any piece of work. 1
noun tasking a matter of considerable labor or difficulty. 1
noun tasking Obsolete. a tax or impost. 1
verb with object tasking to subject to severe or excessive labor or exertion; put a strain upon (powers, resources, etc.). 1
verb with object tasking to impose a task on. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English (noun) < Medieval Latin tasca, metathetic variant of taxa tax

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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