noun

1. A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.

2. A difficult or tedious undertaking.

3. An objective.

Synonyms: undertaking, goal, objective, chore, job, process

verb

1. To assign a task to, or impose a task on.

   “On my first day in the office, I was tasked with sorting a pile of invoices.”

2. To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax.

3. To charge, as with a fault.