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In common language, a task is part of a set of actions which accomplish a job, problem or assignment. Task is a synonym for activity
Activity

Activity may mean:*Action , in general*physical activity*Activity, an alternative name for the game charades*Activity, a task.*Activity, the ability of a piece to influence the game in chess...
 although the latter carries a connotation of being possibly longer duration.








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In common language, a task is part of a set of actions which accomplish a job, problem or assignment. Task is a synonym for activity
Activity

Activity may mean:*Action , in general*physical activity*Activity, an alternative name for the game charades*Activity, a task.*Activity, the ability of a piece to influence the game in chess...
 although the latter carries a connotation of being possibly longer duration.

Multi-tasking

Multi-tasking is the simultaneous performance of a variety of tasks.

Tasks

In particular, task may refer to:
  • Task analysis
    Task analysis

    Task analysis is the analysis of how a task is accomplished, including a detailed description of both manual and mental activities, task and element durations, task frequency, task allocation, task complexity, environmental conditions, necessary clothing and equipment, and any other unique factors involved in or required for one or more peo...
     is the analysis or a breakdown of exactly how a task is accomplished, such as what sub-tasks are required
  • Task (project management)
    Task (project management)

    In project management a task is an activity that needs to be accomplished within a defined period of time. An assignment is a task under the responsibility of an assignee which should have a start and end date defined....
  • Task (computers)
    Task (computers)

    A task is "an execution path through address space". In other words, a set of Computer program instruction s that are loaded in computer storage....
    , in computing, a program execution context
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  • TASK party
    TASK party

    The TASK parties are a series of improvisational events in cities throughout the world organized by New York City-based artist Oliver Herring....
    , a series of improvisational participatory art-related events organized by artist Oliver Herring
    Oliver Herring

    Oliver Herring is an experimental artist based in Brooklyn, New York. His works include knitting PET film , participatory performances, styrofoam photo sculptures and video....

See also

  • Taskforce
    Taskforce

    A taskforce or task force is a special committee, usually of experts, formed expressly for the purpose of studying a particular problem. The task force usually performs some sort of an audit to assess the current situation, then draws up a list of all the current problems present and evaluates which ones merit fixing and which ones are...