task-oriented
|task-or-i-ent-ed|
🇺🇸
/tæsk ˈɔːr.i.ən.tɪd/
🇬🇧
/tɑːsk ˈɔːr.i.ən.tɪd/
focused on tasks
Etymology
'task-oriented' originates from the combination of 'task' and 'oriented', where 'task' refers to a piece of work to be done and 'oriented' means directed towards a particular goal.
The term 'task-oriented' evolved from the combination of the words 'task' and 'oriented', which have been used in English since the 16th and 19th centuries respectively.
Initially, it meant 'directed towards a specific task', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on completing specific tasks or objectives.
She is a task-oriented manager who ensures all projects are completed on time.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45