"microtask" meaning in English

See microtask in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: microtasks [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + task. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|task}} micro- + task Head templates: {{en-noun}} microtask (plural microtasks)
  1. A very small or simple task.

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