English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
A TAXING or TASKING job?
That was my most ~tasking~ role in many years (nonstandard).
That was my most *taxing* role in many years (standard).
A taxing task or problem is one that requires a lot of mental or physical effort.
~Taxing~ is a way of getting extra money (nonstandard).
*Tasking* is a way of getting extra money (standard).
Tasking is the act of carrying out a piece of work, especially a piece of work that someone pays you to do without employing you permanently.
More usages
The app can help you get a *tasking* job (a temporary job you’re paid to do). ✅
We get *taxed* heavily (to make you pay tax). ✅
We have been *tasked* with raising funds for the event (to give someone a task). ✅
GAB
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