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tasker

tasker

1 4.9
A person who gives work to other people
  • noun
  • /ˈtæskər/
translation icon : asignador
  • In our study group, John acts as the tasker, making sure everyone knows their responsibilities for the project.

In fact, nobody knows what's in the envelope except the Tasker who talked to one person, which is my boss in the remote viewing unit.

Examples

  • The leader of the team is the main tasker, ensuring that all members receive their tasks on time.

  • In fact, nobody knows what's in the envelope except the Tasker who talked to one person, which is my boss in the remote viewing unit.

  • As a project manager, she is the primary tasker responsible for delegating assignments to her team.

Synonyms

taskmaster
vstasker
8 7.2

A strict person who makes other people work very hard

assigns tasks neutrally rather than enforcing harsh continuous work
delegator
vstasker
1 4.7

A person who gives tasks to other people

is about assigning work within an organization rather than simple task handing
allocator
vstasker
1 6.4

A person or thing that gives out resources like money and time

focuses on who gets work rather than only giving out tasks
assigner
vstasker
4.2

A person who gives tasks or responsibilities to others

performs the same role but specifically inside a team or organization
taskmistress
vstasker
8.8

A woman who makes people do hard work

assigns tasks without the same strict or gendered tone
co-ordinator
vstasker
  • UK
3.2

A person who organizes people and activities so they work well together

gives tasks rather than mainly arranging cooperation among people

Antonyms

295 1.6

A person who supports a leader and accepts their direction

38 4.6

A person with a lower job rank who follows another's orders

Surface Forms

tasker singular
taskers plural

Morphology

tasker = task (transparent) = task + er

This is a standard agentive formation: 'task' as a verb plus '-er' meaning 'one who tasks others'.

Etymology

Tasker is built from task ('a piece of work') and -er ('one who does something'), the same idea you see in teacher or manager. That's why a tasker can mean the person who gives out tasks and keeps the team organized.