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uppdrag — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • assignment noun A task given to someone, especially a piece of schoolwork or a work project.
  • commission noun A fee paid to someone, usually a percentage, for completing a sale or transaction.
  • job noun A paid position of regular employment.
  • mission noun A specific task or purpose someone is sent to carry out.
  • quest noun A long or difficult search or journey undertaken to achieve a goal.

Senses

uppdrag is used for these senses in English:

  • assignment An assigned task.
  • assignment A position to which someone is assigned.
  • commission A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).
  • mission (countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.
  • quest A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.

assignment — full definition

  1. noun A task given to someone, especially a piece of schoolwork or a work project.
  2. noun The legal transfer of a right, property, or benefit from one person to another.

commission — full definition

  1. noun A fee paid to someone, usually a percentage, for completing a sale or transaction.
  2. noun An official group given authority to perform a specific task or investigation.
  3. verb To formally request and pay for a piece of work, such as art or a report.

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