taskforce — a group of people brought together to work on a particular activity or problem
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of people brought together to work on a particular activity or problem
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæsk fɔːrs/
Example Sentences
- The CEO created a taskforce to figure out why the coffee machine keeps breaking down every Monday.
- The anti-corruption taskforce investigated the politician's suspicious bank accounts.
- Our school formed a taskforce to solve the mystery of who keeps stealing lunches from the cafeteria.
taskforce
NOUN[/ˈtæsk fɔːrs/]
a group of people brought together to work on a particular activity or problem
Specialists assembled for emergency mission
The task force investigated the accident together.
The task force guided the workforce and reinforced the recovery effort.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Taskforce originated as a military compound term in English, combining 'task' (a piece of work to be done) and 'force' (a military unit or group of people). Initially used to describe military units assembled for specific operational missions, the term expanded into civilian organizational contexts during the 20th century.
Breakdown
task (a specific piece of work or mission) + force (a group of people, military unit, or power). The compound brings together the objective (task) with the means to achieve it (an assembled group).
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📝Examples
“The CEO created a taskforce to figure out why the coffee machine keeps breaking down every Monday.”
“The anti-corruption taskforce investigated the politician's suspicious bank accounts.”
“Our school formed a taskforce to solve the mystery of who keeps stealing lunches from the cafeteria.”
“The international taskforce worked together to combat cybercrime.”
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