Task

Updated: 07/06/2021 by Computer Hope

A task may refer to any of the following:

Clipboard with tasks checked off.

1. Task is a program or section of a program that's running in a multitasking environment. Tasks help the user and computer identify between each of the programs running on the computer.

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Microsoft Windows users can view currently running tasks using Task Manager.

2. In general, task is a step or assignment in a list of other steps or assignments.

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