Task Management Terminology

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'not done' describes something that has not been completed.

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, 'not done' modifies the verb 'done' by indicating that the action is not complete.

• The project is not done yet and we need to allocate more resources to complete it on time.
• I'm sorry, but the assignment is not done and I need more time to finish it.
• Dude, the party planning is not done and we need to hurry up to get everything ready.
• Her healing process is like a puzzle that is not done yet, but slowly coming together piece by piece.

noun a casual or occasional piece of work, especially one of a routine domestic or manual nature

• He took on an odd job as a freelance consultant to make some extra money.
• I did an odd job helping my neighbor paint his fence last weekend.
• I picked up an odd job delivering pizzas for some quick cash.
• Being a parent sometimes feels like a never-ending series of odd jobs.

verb to cause (someone) to remember something; to prompt someone to recall a past event or memory

• I just wanted to remind you about the upcoming meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
• Hey, just a quick reminder that we have plans this weekend.
• Just a heads up, don't forget about the party tonight.
• His actions remind me of a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.

verb past participle of undo

adjective not done or completed

• The project remained undone due to unforeseen circumstances.
• I left the house with my shoelaces undone.
• She always leaves her homework undone until the last minute.
• His betrayal left me feeling completely undone.

noun a task that involves doing two things at the same time

• It is important to prioritize your workload and avoid taking on a double task at once.
• I can't believe my boss expects me to double task by working on two projects simultaneously.
• I'm not sure how I'm going to double task these assignments, but I'll figure it out.
• Trying to juggle multiple responsibilities is like trying to double task in a circus act.