multitasking

/ 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

multitasking

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

Example Sentences

Holland echoes this: “There’s fear about what’s happening in the government, but there’s also sadness and sorrow about what’s happening to the planet. And this population of women is raising kids, caring for parents and stretched really thin. We’re multitasking, we’re distracted all the time, we’re scrolling our phones looking at things that make us sad and enrage us,” she says.

From Salon

A recent study found that ‘huff-and-puff’ movements, like running or lap swimming, were associated with better brain functions including information processing, focusing and multitasking and short-term memory.

From Los Angeles Times

Researchers found that “huff-and-puff” movements, like running or lap swimming, were associated with better brain functions including information processing, focusing and multitasking and short-term memory.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s always multitasking, sending reminder texts or listening to podcasts or highlighting passages from articles he’s compiled and printed.

From Los Angeles Times

The book — which demystifies ancient concepts from Stoicism, Buddhism and Greek philosophy for modern, plugged-in, multitasking audiences — arose that evening, when Robbins says she was “being a complete control freak” and “micromanaging every detail.”

From Los Angeles Times