essentialtask

noun

UK /ɪˈsɛnʃəl tɑːsk/

US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl tæsk/

A job that you must do because it is very important.

Brushing your teeth is an essential task every morning.

SYNONYMS

must-do necessity vital job key duty required chore

RELATED WORDS

priority responsibility obligation routine chore

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A core step in a bigger plan that cannot be skipped.

Checking the map is an essential task before the hike.

3. A basic duty that keeps something working properly.

Feeding the pet is an essential task in our house.

4. A necessary part of a school or work project.

Writing the title is an essential task for the poster.