unique task

[juːˈniːk tæsk]
noun phrasepl: unique tasks
tarefa única
1. A single, singular assignment or job that is distinctly different from others and occurs only once or stands alone
Organizing the company's first international conference was a unique task that required special attention.
Organizar a primeira conferência internacional da empresa foi uma tarefa única que exigiu atenção especial.
2. A specific responsibility or work item that has distinctive characteristics and cannot be easily replicated or compared to other tasks
Each student was assigned a unique task based on their individual strengths.
Cada aluno recebeu uma tarefa única baseada em seus pontos fortes individuais.
In Brazilian corporate and academic contexts, 'tarefa única' is frequently used to describe individualized work assignments that emphasize personal growth and differentiation. In American English-speaking environments, particularly in tech and creative industries, 'unique task' often implies innovation and specialization. The concept reflects modern management philosophies that value customization and individual contribution.
NYC Slang
one-off gig
Synonyms / Sinônimos
singular taskdistinctive assignmentone-of-a-kind jobspecial assignmentexclusive task
Antonyms / Antônimos
routine taskrepetitive taskcommon assignmentstandard taskordinary job

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa única
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa única / missão especial
Sometimes used interchangeably with 'missão especial'
São Paulo
tarefa única / job único
Business contexts may use English loanword 'job' alongside Portuguese
Portugal
tarefa única / tarefa singular
Both 'única' and 'singular' are used; Portuguese tends toward more formal terminology

Related Words

assignmentresponsibilityobjectivemissionprojectduty

Related Idioms & Phrases

a task in a class of its own
break the mold with a task
one task to rule them all
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