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

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multitasking

Researchers found no significant differences between the groups on tests of reaction time or multitasking.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026

Instead, they believed multitasking was just our brain rapidly switching between tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

Instead of shrinking their work, AI will lead to “work intensification” where employees use their newfound tools to tackle a broader scope of tasks, resulting in increased multitasking across the company.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026

But it’s a lesson for others — multitasking is now part of sports life in the 21st century and is only going to keep expanding with changes in technology.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026

That change predicts a “boost in sustained attention and preservation of multitasking improvement six months later.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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