multi-tasking

American

[muhl-tee-task-ing, muhl-tahy-] / ˈmʌl tiˌtæsk ɪŋ, ˈmʌl taɪ- /

noun

the act of undertaking more than one task simultaneously.

Example Sentences

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The extra screen space demanded a bigger battery and more memory chips for increased multi-tasking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Graham Norton will be multi-tasking tonight as presenter as well as commentator, and will be leading the television coverage on BBC One and online on BBC iPlayer.

From BBC • May 11, 2024

Second baseman Mookie Betts followed Rojas’ multi-tasking effort with a multiple-web-gem fifth inning, ranging behind the second-base bag to make a back-hand stop of a J.D.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2023

In fact, the only time I’m not multi-tasking is when it comes time to start writing.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Having users on a multi-tasking machine with multiple phone lines was like having a gaggle of children.

From Underground by Dreyfus, Suelette

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