task-specific
|task-spe-cif-ic|
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/tæsk spəˈsɪfɪk/
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/tɑːsk spəˈsɪfɪk/
tailored for a task
Etymology
Etymology Information
'task-specific' originates from the combination of 'task,' meaning 'a piece of work to be done,' and 'specific,' meaning 'clearly defined or identified.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'task-specific' evolved from the need to describe tools or methods that are tailored for particular tasks, combining the words 'task' and 'specific' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'designed for a particular task,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed or intended for a particular task or purpose.
The software is task-specific, tailored for accounting purposes.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 07:19