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


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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

Most notably, it struggled to produce a modern multitasking operating system to replace the Mac—and eventually had to buy Next to acquire one.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 6, 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

My mother was such a strong, wise, multitasking force.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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