Synonyms

multitasking

British

/ 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

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multitasking Scientific

/ mŭl′tē-tăs′kĭng /

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

Example Sentences

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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

But it’s a lesson for others — multitasking is now part of sports life in the 21st century and is only going to keep expanding with changes in technology.

From Los Angeles Times

Dell Technologies has raised prices for some commercial laptops by as much as 30%, while budget PCs from rival Acer now carry several gigabytes less of multitasking memory.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A lot of us have memory issues. We are all multitasking. So symptoms are difficult to define and difficult to self access.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The biggest gains appeared during multitasking and in tasks that required many steps.

From Science Daily

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