predictable task
[prɪˈdɪktəbəl tæsk]
noun phrasepl: predictable tasks / tarefas previsíveis
tarefa previsível
1. A task or assignment whose outcome, process, or result can be anticipated or foreseen with reasonable certainty
Copying data from one spreadsheet to another is a predictable task that requires no creative thinking.
Copiar dados de uma planilha para outra é uma tarefa previsível que não requer pensamento criativo.
2. Work that follows a standard, repeatable pattern with minimal variables or surprises
Routine maintenance is a predictable task that occurs on a fixed schedule.
A manutenção rotineira é uma tarefa previsível que ocorre em um cronograma fixo.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, predictable tasks are often candidates for automation or delegation to junior staff. In Brazil, there is cultural emphasis on human relationships even in routine work, whereas in the USA, efficiency and automation are more prioritized. The term is commonly used in project management, software development, and organizational psychology across both cultures.
NYC Slang
routine gig / bread and butter task
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