developmenttask

noun
UK /dɪˈvɛləpmənt tɑːsk/
US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt tæsk/

A job that helps something grow or get better.

Building the new playground was a development task for the whole town.

SYNONYMS

projectassignmentjobundertakingpiece of work

RELATED WORDS

developmenttaskplangoalprogress

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A step in making a computer program or app.

Fixing the login button was the next development task for the team.

3. A chore that helps a place or group improve.

Planting trees was a development task for the school garden.

4. A piece of work that helps a person learn and grow.

Reading a chapter each night was a development task for the young reader.