task
/tɑːsk/(noun)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A piece of work to be done or undertaken, typically one that is arduous, prescribed, or designated.
Key Academic Collocations
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tasktaskstaskedtasking
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
undertakingdutyassignmententerprisechore
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Decarbonizing global maritime shipping represents a daunting task requiring unprecedented international regulatory cooperation."
"Automated robotic arms perform repetitive assembly tasks with far greater speed and precision than human workers."
"The special committee was tasked with reviewing municipal emergency preparedness across flood-prone river basins."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Pair with adjectives: 'daunting task', 'arduous task', 'essential task' for sophisticated Task 2 prose.