taskid

noun
UK /ˈtɑːs.kɪd/
US /ˈtæs.kɪd/

A taskid is a special name or number that helps a computer find one job in a list.

The program used the taskid to find the right job and finish it.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short tag used in a computer program to tell one task apart from another.

Each task in the queue had its own taskid so the system knew which one to run.

3. A name given to a piece of work so people can track it.

Write the taskid on the form so we can follow your request.

4. A number that marks a job in a list of jobs.

The manager checked the taskid to see which job was late.