multitasking
noun
mul·ti·task·ing
ˈməl-tē-ˌta-skiŋ 
-ˌtī-
often attributive
1
: the concurrent performance of several jobs by a computer
2
: the performance of multiple tasks at one time
The job requires a person who is good at multitasking.
Examples of multitasking in a Sentence
The job requires someone who is good at multitasking.
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This is a quick and efficient notebook for this class, suited to everyday multitasking and some light media work.
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PCMAG, 31 Mar. 2024
This was a stark contrast to the multitasking that often hampers our focus, creativity, and well-being.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024
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PCMAG, 31 Mar. 2024
This was a stark contrast to the multitasking that often hampers our focus, creativity, and well-being.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for multitasking
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“Multitasking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitasking. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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