The difference between Goal and Task
When used as nouns, goal means a result that one is attempting to achieve, whereas task means a piece of work done as part of one's duties.
When used as verbs, goal means to score a goal, whereas task means to assign a task to, or impose a task on.
check bellow for the other definitions of Goal and Task
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Goal as a noun:
A result that one is attempting to achieve.
Examples:
"My lifelong goal is to get into a Hollywood movie."
"She failed in her goal to become captain of the team."
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Goal as a noun:
In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
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Goal as a noun:
The act of placing the object into the goal.
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Goal as a noun:
A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.
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Goal as a noun:
A noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb. The subject of a passive verb or the direct object of an active verb. Also called a patient, target, or undergoer.
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Goal as a verb (Gaelic football, Australian rules):
To score a goal
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Task as a noun:
A piece of work done as part of one's duties.
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Task as a noun:
A difficult or tedious undertaking.
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Task as a noun:
An objective.
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Task as a noun (computing):
A process or execution of a program.
Examples:
"rfex en"
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Task as a verb (transitive):
To assign a task to, or impose a task on.
Examples:
"On my first day in the office, I was tasked with sorting a pile of invoices."
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Task as a verb (transitive):
To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax.
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Task as a verb (transitive):
To charge, as with a fault.