multitasking
/ (ˈmʌltɪˌtɑːskɪŋ) /
computing the execution of various diverse tasks simultaneously
the carrying out of two or more tasks at the same time by one person
Words Nearby multitasking
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How to use multitasking in a sentence
Eat at regular mealtimes and pay attention to your food instead of multitasking.
Meet the Chef Fighting to Ensure That Brazilians Will Never Be as Fat as Americans | Brandon Presser | June 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“Gisele Bündchen's multitasking Photo Proves She Really Is A ‘Super Model’ Mom,” The Huffington Post wrote.
Why Do We Love Gisele Bundchen but Hate Gwyneth Paltrow? | Erin Cunningham | May 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Xbox One is the only game console with true multitasking abilities.
Xbox One Review: Big Brother Is Watching You | Alec Kubas-Meyer | November 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHe takes on multiple projects, but he will prevent incipient confusion if he stops multitasking and completes one thing at a time.
For Presidential Hopefuls, the Handwriting Says It All | Sheila Kurtz | January 11, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTMurray defended herself at a press conference, saying that multitasking is something every mom knows how to do.
Scientific definitions for multitasking
[ mŭl′tē-tăs′kĭng ]
The concurrent operation by one central processing unit of two or more processes.
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