multitasking
Britishnoun
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computing the execution of various diverse tasks simultaneously
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the carrying out of two or more tasks at the same time by one person
Example Sentences
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Enter his mother, Roxanne, who has raised four boys and one girl by multitasking and embracing sports activities.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 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
The biggest gains appeared during multitasking and in tasks that required many steps.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 28, 2026
Dementia tends to be thought of mostly as a memory-loss disease, but there are many other aspects, including disorientation, difficulty balancing, poor coordination, trouble multitasking, confusion, wandering, apathy, irritability, impulsivity, poor judgment, and social inappropriateness.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 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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