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Task vs. Activity
Task
/tɑːsk/Examples:
I don't know how to do this task.Review your list of tasks, activities, and projects regularly.Your "frog" is your biggest, most important task.
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This word has no antonymsActivity
/ækˈtɪvəti/Examples:
Batch activities to limit costs and to create more time.Alternating between periods of rest and activity is essential."Have you seen any suspicious activity?" someone in the Jeep asks.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- A task is typically a single, specific assignment that needs to be completed.
- An activity is usually more general and can involve multiple tasks.
- Think of a task as a to-do list item; an activity might be a series of related tasks.
- A task often has a clear start and end point, whereas an activity might be ongoing.
- Tasks are typically parts of an activity.
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