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

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

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

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

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 • Jan. 26, 2026

When people use their mobile phones they are often multitasking or they are using their phones in what Ilany-Tzur calls “low-attention contexts,” like lying in bed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

While Reggie came of age, teen media use soared, and multitasking with it.

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