multitasking

noun

mul·ti·task·ing ˈməl-tē-ˌta-skiŋ

-ˌtī-

often attributive

: the concurrent performance of several jobs by a computer

: the performance of multiple tasks at one time

The job requires a person who is good at multitasking.

multitask

ˈməl-tē-ˌtask

-ˌtī-

intransitive verb

Examples of multitasking in a Sentence

The job requires someone who is good at multitasking.

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Brian Westover, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024 Endless meetings, emails, and multitasking can give the impression of getting things done, but being busy doesn’t equate to making meaningful progress. —

Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Pulling all-nighters, working on days off and general multitasking are standard parts of many entrepreneurs’ lives, especially in a startup’s early days. —

Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024 But don’t ignore its other properties, such as an Intel Core i3 and 8GB of RAM for smooth multitasking. —

Benjamin Levin, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for multitasking