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multi-tasking

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

noun

  1. the act of undertaking more than one task simultaneously.


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Others said the tools were great for multi-tasking and saving time.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Employees should be present with customers, even when multi-tasking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 20, 2025

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