multitask
[ muhl-tee-task, -tahsk, muhl-tahy- ]
/ ˈmʌl tiˌtæsk, -ˌtɑsk, ˈmʌl taɪ- /
verb (used without object)
Computers. (of a single CPU) to execute two or more jobs concurrently.
(of one person) to perform two or more tasks simultaneously.
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mul·ti·task·er, nounmul·ti·task·ing, mul·ti-task·ing, nounWords nearby multitask
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British Dictionary definitions for multitasking (1 of 2)
multitasking
/ (ˈmʌltɪˌtɑːskɪŋ) /
noun
computing the execution of various diverse tasks simultaneously
the carrying out of two or more tasks at the same time by one person
British Dictionary definitions for multitasking (2 of 2)
multitask
/ (ˈmʌltɪˌtɑːsk) /
verb (intr)
to work at several different tasks simultaneously
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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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