multitasking

/ (ˈmʌltɪˌtɑːskɪŋ) /

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noun

computing the execution of various diverse tasks simultaneously

the carrying out of two or more tasks at the same time by one person

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How to use multitasking in a sentence

Eat at regular mealtimes and pay attention to your food instead of multitasking.
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“Gisele Bündchen's Multitasking Photo Proves She Really Is A ‘Super Model’ Mom,” The Huffington Post wrote.
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The Xbox One is the only game console with true multitasking abilities.
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He takes on multiple projects, but he will prevent incipient confusion if he stops multitasking and completes one thing at a time.
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Murray defended herself at a press conference, saying that multitasking is something every mom knows how to do.
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Scientific definitions for multitasking

multitasking

[ mŭl′tē-tăs′kĭng ]

The concurrent operation by one central processing unit of two or more processes.

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