clear-cut task

[/klɪr-kʌt tæsk/]
noun phrasepl: clear-cut tasks
tarefa bem definida
1. A task that is clearly defined, easy to understand, and has obvious objectives and expected outcomes with no ambiguity
Installing software is a clear-cut task with specific steps to follow.
Instalar um software é uma tarefa bem definida com passos específicos a seguir.
2. A job or assignment that leaves no room for confusion about what needs to be done or how to accomplish it
The manager gave each team member a clear-cut task to complete by Friday.
O gerente deu a cada membro da equipe uma tarefa bem definida para completar até sexta-feira.
In American business culture, 'clear-cut task' reflects the preference for explicit communication and measurable outcomes. In Brazilian workplaces, 'tarefa bem definida' is essential in formal settings but may be relaxed in more relationship-oriented corporate cultures where implicit understanding is sometimes accepted.
NYC Slang
straight-up task
Synonyms / Sinônimos
well-defined taskstraightforward taskunambiguous taskexplicit taskdefinite task
Antonyms / Antônimos
ambiguous taskvague taskunclear taskopen-ended tasknebulous task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa bem definida
Most common and widely understood translation
General Brazilian
tarefa clara
Simpler, more informal alternative
São Paulo
tarefa bem definida
Standard business Portuguese used in corporate environments
Portugal
tarefa bem clara
Portuguese European Portuguese preference for 'bem clara' over 'bem definida'

Related Words

objectivegoalassignmentdutyresponsibilityinstruction

Related Idioms & Phrases

no guesswork involved
crystal clear
spelled out
black and white
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