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taskmaster

UK
/ˈtɑːskˌmɑːstə/
US
/ˈtæskˌmæstər/

Translations

taskmasternoun
taskmasters
pl
UK
/ˈtɑːskˌmɑːstə/
US
/ˈtæskˌmæstər/
The taskmaster set clear goals for the team to achieve.
Руководитель поставил перед командой четкие цели для достижения.
The taskmaster ensured that all workers were on schedule.
Надсмотрщик следил за тем, чтобы все рабочие соблюдали график.
The taskmaster demanded high performance from his employees.
Работодатель требовал высокой производительности от своих сотрудников.
Additional translations
задание
работа
Synonyms
drill sergeant
boss
taskmaster
supervisor
foreman
overseer
manager
taskmasteradjective
UK
/ˈtɑːskˌmɑːstə/
US
/ˈtæskˌmæstər/
Used attributively before a noun to describe demanding, strict supervision.
Synonyms
stringent
relentless
hard-driving
disciplinarian
oppressive
draconian
punishing
unforgiving
severe
rigorous
exacting
authoritarian
stern
strict
demanding

Definitions

taskmasternoun
A person who imposes a task or burdens others with work, often in a demanding or strict manner.
The new manager quickly gained a reputation as a taskmaster, expecting employees to meet tight deadlines.
Historically, an overseer responsible for directing and driving enslaved or forced laborers.
The plantation’s taskmasters showed little mercy to the field hands.
An abstract force or factor that imposes rigorous demands or discipline.
For freelancers, the deadline is a relentless taskmaster.
taskmasteradjective
Demanding or severe in assigning work; characteristic of a strict supervisor.
Her taskmaster approach to coaching pushed the team to its limits.
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