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multitasker

American  
[muhl-tee-task-er, muhl-tahy-] / ˈmʌl tiˌtæsk ər, ˈmʌl taɪ- /

noun

  1. a person who multitasks, especially one skilled at doing so.

  2. Computers. a feature enabling a CPU to multitask.

  3. something that serves more than one purpose or function.


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Monét’s sense of rejuvenation is easy to feel across “Frequency of Love,” a sprawling and vibrant new album out Friday on which this seasoned multitasker showcases the breadth of her talent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

The Chromebook was still too limited by comparison, and the Lenovo machine was a little slower but that extra RAM made it a better multitasker.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026

There is a terrific sequence where you show Shireen as a master multitasker, getting her GED and real estate license and selling homes to immigrant families.

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2023

As in other species, the human yolk sac is a multitasker, the study shows.

From Science Magazine ● Aug. 16, 2023

One person seemed to have shown slight improvement, coming across on the graph as an anomaly, an expert multitasker.

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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