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
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On a recent morning, the actress sports an extra-blond mini-ponytail and carries a mug with a cartoon sun on it, a friendly but perpetually multitasking celebrity whose staff keeps her on schedule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Instead, they believed multitasking was just our brain rapidly switching between tasks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
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
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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