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task force

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. task forcenoun

    a temporary military unit formed to accomplish a particular objective

  2. task forcenoun

    a semipermanent unit created to carry out a continuing task

Wiktionary

  1. task forcenoun

    A group of people working towards a particular task, project, or activity, especially assigned in a particular capacity.

Wikipedia

  1. Task force

    A task force (TF) is a unit or formation established to work on a single defined task or activity. Originally introduced by the United States Navy, the term has now caught on for general usage and is a standard part of NATO terminology. Many non-military organizations now create "task forces" or task groups for temporary activities that might have once been performed by ad hoc (designated purpose) committees.

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  1. task force

    A task force is a group of people brought together, usually from different departments or specializations, to work on a specific project or to solve a specific problem. The group usually disbands after the project or problem has been resolved.

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  1. Task force

    A task force is a unit or formation established to work on a single defined task or activity. Originally introduced by the Royal Navy, the term has now caught on for general usage and is a standard part of NATO terminology. Many non-military organizations now create "task forces" or task groups for temporary activities that might have once been performed by ad hoc committees.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

  1. task force

    1. A temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a specific operation or mission. 2. A semi-permanent organization of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a continuing specific task. 3. A component of a fleet organized by the commander of a task fleet or higher authority for the accomplishment of a specific task or tasks. Also called TF. See also force.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of task force in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of task force in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of task force in a Sentence

  1. Michael McGarrity:

    Delowar Hossain had a despicable goal. Delowar Hossain wanted to make Delowar Hossain way to Afghanistan, join up with Taliban forces, and kill Americans. But Delowar Hossain failed because members of the FBI's joint terrorism task force interrupted Delowar Hossain plans.

  2. Antony Blinken:

    We are indeed very concerned about reports that medical supplies were removed from some of the aid convoys. This is an issue that was brought before the task force, we are now working, including with Russia, to ensure that going forward medical supplies remain in the aid convoys as they deliver assistance.

  3. The Record website:

    The Barrier Breakers 2016 digital task force will serve as a resource for supporters looking for positive content and push-back to share with their online progressive communities, as well as thanking prominent supporters and committed superdelegates on social media.

  4. The FBI:

    The capture of this dangerous felon means our community is safer, because we believe Mason would have continued committing violent crimes while he was on the run, i thank each of the task force members for their hard work and commitment, as they worked day and night to get him behind bars.

  5. Brett Giroir:

    This is evidence-based decisions that are driven by the scientists and physicians, both within the CDC with my office in the lab Task Force, and certainly among the task force members, these updated guidelines, coordinated in conjunction with Task Force, received appropriate attention, consultation and input from task force experts.


Translations for task force

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  • EinsatzgruppeGerman
  • Fuerza de trabajoSpanish
  • toimikunta, työryhmäFinnish
  • TASK FORCEFrench
  • कार्य दलHindi
  • タスクフォースJapanese
  • экспедиционный корпус, специальная группа, оперативная группа, специальная комиссияRussian
  • arbetsgruppSwedish

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