task force

/ˌtæsk ˈfɔrs/
/tɑsk fɔs/
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Other forms: task forces

Definitions of task force
  1. noun
    a semipermanent unit created to carry out a continuing task
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    type of:
    social unit, unit
    an organization regarded as part of a larger social group
  2. noun
    a temporary military unit formed to accomplish a particular objective
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    type of:
    force, military force, military group, military unit
    a unit that is part of some military service
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