multitasking

British  

/ ˈmʌltɪˌtɑːskɪŋ /

noun

1. computing the execution of various diverse tasks simultaneously

2. the carrying out of two or more tasks at the same time by one person

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multitasking Scientific  

/ mŭl′tē-tăs′kĭng /

1. The concurrent operation by one central processing unit of two or more processes.

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Example Sentences

The biggest gains appeared during multitasking and in tasks that required many steps.

From Science Daily

Both crews knew about the presence of the other aircraft but could not easily see and avoid each other because of poor radio communications, insufficient collision-avoidance technology and the mental strain from multitasking, investigators said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dementia tends to be thought of mostly as a memory-loss disease, but there are many other aspects, including disorientation, difficulty balancing, poor coordination, trouble multitasking, confusion, wandering, apathy, irritability, impulsivity, poor judgment, and social inappropriateness.

From Slate

It’s a pet peeve of hers when someone is multitasking when she’s trying to talk to them.

From The Wall Street Journal

They’re said to enable PCs that are better at multitasking and creative functions.

From MarketWatch