In common language, a task's part of a set of actions which accomplish a job, problem or assignment. Task's a synonym for activity although the latter carries a connotation of being possibly longer duration. Multi-tasking Multi-tasking's the simultaneous performance of a variety of tasks. Tasks In particular, task may refer to: Task analysis's the analysis or a breakdown of exactly how a task's accomplished, such as what sub-tasks are required Task (project management) Task (computers), in com… (More on Task)