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tasks

  • plural
    of task.
    task
    noun
    a definite piece of work assigned to, falling to, or expected of a person; duty.
  • present tense form
    of task (3rd person singular).
    task
    noun
    a definite piece of work assigned to, falling to, or expected of a person; duty.

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The AI assistant for complex tasks operates on Microsoft 365 apps after users give it a goal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

This meant that many people in the heart of the West End would struggle with basic tasks, such as loading maps or making video calls.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

It would require that clinicians—not outside corporations—oversee a practice’s administrative tasks such as employment decisions, staffing, billing and contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

Anthropic said its Claude chatbot now leads more than a quarter of its research and development work, and collaborates with human staff on more than 90 percent of tasks.

From Barron's

So she waited until the BOSUNs had finished their tasks and stomped away.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown