defined task
[dɪˈfaɪnd tæsk]
noun phrasepl: defined tasks
tarefa definida
1. A specific job or assignment that has clear boundaries, objectives, and expected outcomes
The project manager assigned each team member a defined task with a deadline.
O gerente de projeto atribuiu a cada membro da equipe uma tarefa definida com um prazo.
2. A predetermined activity with explicit instructions and measurable success criteria
Completing the defined task requires following the established protocol.
Completar a tarefa definida requer seguir o protocolo estabelecido.
3. In computing, a specific operation or function with clearly stated parameters and requirements
The system executes each defined task in sequential order.
O sistema executa cada tarefa definida em ordem sequencial.
In Brazilian workplace culture, 'tarefa definida' is particularly important in hierarchical corporate structures where clear role delineation is expected. In American contexts, especially in tech and startup cultures, there is increasing emphasis on 'defined tasks' within agile methodologies. The phrase reflects a preference for clarity and accountability in both cultures, though Americans may more frequently use the looser term 'task' without the qualifier 'defined.'
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