primary task
[ˈpraɪ.mer.i tæsk]
nounpl: primary tasks
tarefa primária
1. The main or most important task that must be completed; the principal objective or duty
The primary task of the project manager is to ensure the team meets all deadlines.
A tarefa primária do gerente de projeto é garantir que a equipe cumpra todos os prazos.
2. In cognitive psychology, the main task that a person focuses on in a dual-task scenario
In the experiment, participants performed a primary task while simultaneously completing a secondary task.
No experimento, os participantes realizaram uma tarefa primária enquanto completavam simultaneamente uma tarefa secundária.
3. The fundamental or core responsibility assigned to a person or department
Our primary task is to provide excellent customer service.
Nossa tarefa primária é fornecer um excelente atendimento ao cliente.
In Brazilian corporate and academic contexts, 'tarefa primária' is widely used in project management and organizational settings. In the USA, this term is frequently used in business environments, educational settings, and psychological research. The phrase emphasizes hierarchy and importance, reflecting both American and Brazilian workplace cultures that prioritize clear task delineation and goal-oriented approaches.
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