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.

multitask

ˈməl-tē-ˌtask 

-ˌtī-

intransitive verb

Examples of multitasking in a Sentence

The job requires someone who is good at multitasking.

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Using phones in interactive ways under the covers — for things such as gaming and multitasking — was worse for kids’ sleep than using it more passively, for things such as watching movies. —Kara Alaimo, CNN, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

multitasking

noun

mul·​ti·​task·​ing -ˌtas-kiŋ 

: the performance of multiple tasks at one time especially by a computer

multitask

-ˌtask 

verb