standard task

[/ˈstændərd tæsk/]
nounpl: standard tasks
tarefa padrão
1. A routine or regular job or piece of work that follows established procedures and is commonly performed in a specific context
Sending daily reports is a standard task for all project managers.
Enviar relatórios diários é uma tarefa padrão para todos os gerentes de projeto.
2. A conventional assignment or duty that is expected or required as part of normal operations
Data entry is considered a standard task in administrative work.
A entrada de dados é considerada uma tarefa padrão no trabalho administrativo.
3. In research or psychology, a commonly used experimental procedure or cognitive assessment
The Stroop test is a standard task used to measure cognitive control.
O teste de Stroop é uma tarefa padrão usada para medir o controle cognitivo.
The term 'standard task' is widely used in both American and Brazilian professional environments, particularly in corporate, academic, and research settings. In Brazil, it reflects the emphasis on procedural compliance and established workflows common in hierarchical organizations. In the US, it is frequently used in project management, software development, and cognitive research contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
routine taskregular taskconventional taskstandard dutyordinary task
Antonyms / Antônimos
unusual taskexceptional taskextraordinary tasknovel tasknon-standard task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa padrão
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
São Paulo
tarefa padrão; tarefa comum
Both terms are used in business and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa padrão
Standard usage in corporate and administrative settings
Portugal
tarefa padrão; tarefa tipo
European Portuguese may occasionally use 'tarefa tipo' in technical contexts

Related Words

procedureassignmentjobresponsibilityroutineprotocolworkflow

Related Idioms & Phrases

part of the daily grind
all in a day's work
business as usual
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