task force

noun

: a temporary grouping under one leader for the purpose of accomplishing a definite objective

Examples of task force in a Sentence

They appointed a task force to review the situation.
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Lucas County officials have announced plans to form a task force to examine and rebuild trust in local child welfare systems. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025 Initially, a district court judge agreed with the plaintiffs and invalidated the entire task force. Joseph Choi, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025 The task force’s core mission, as described by U.S. Northern Command, is to detect and monitor transnational criminal organizations’ threats to the nation. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025 This includes fostering a culture where AI is integrated into business strategies, incentivizing AI adoption through key performance indicators (KPIs) and establishing dedicated AI task forces to oversee implementation. Nishant Satya Lakshmikanth, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for task force

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of task force was in 1941

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“Task force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/task%20force. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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