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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

multitasking Scientific  
/ mŭl′tē-tăs′kĭng /
  1. The concurrent operation by one central processing unit of two or more processes.


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The larger screens help with multitasking and reviewing documents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Because this part of the brain generally handles one demanding task at a time, it has long been viewed as a major limit on multitasking.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 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

A red-haired woman who proved to be exceptional at multitasking greeted us with a smile and a slight nod.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

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