multitasking
ˈmʌltiˌtæskɪŋ
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Definition of multitasking - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
doing many thingsability to do several things at the same time
  • Multitasking helps me finish my work faster.
juggling
2.
technologyTECH.simultaneous execution of multiple programs by a computerTECH.
  • The operating system supports multitasking.
concurrency concurrent processing

Adjective

1.
abilitycapable of handling multiple tasks at once
  • She is a multitasking manager, handling calls and emails.
adaptive efficient versatile
2.
designTECH.designed to perform several tasks simultaneouslyTECH.
  • The multitasking software improved the computer's efficiency.
concurrent parallel simultaneous
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Origin of multitasking

English, multi (many) + task (work)

Terms with multitasking included in their meaning

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multitasking
manage multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously
multitasking
handling many tasks at once
multitasking
act of managing multiple tasks or situations
efficiency multitasking
solve two problems with one single action
multitasking
attempt to do too many things at once
multitasking
have multiple roles or responsibilities
multitasking
juggling multiple responsibilities or projects
multitasking
take on more roles than manageable

Examples of multitasking in a sentence

  • Good multitasking remains essential in modern classrooms.
  • Multitasking allows users to run several applications at once.
  • Efficient multitasking is essential for modern computing.
  • The multitasking software improved office productivity.
  • As a multitasking parent, he juggles chores and childcare.
  • The multitasking device saved time in the kitchen.

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  1. French:multitâche, efficace, ...
  2. German:Multitasking, multitaskingfähig, ...
  3. Italian:multitasking, ...
  4. Spanish:multitarea, polifacético, ...
  5. Portuguese:multitarefa, polivalente, ...
  6. Chinese:多任务处理, 多工, ...
  7. Japanese:マルチタスク, マルチタスクの, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعَدُّدُ الْمَهَامِ, مُتَعَدِّد المَهام, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִיבּוּי מְשִׂימוֹת, רַב־מְשִׂימָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:многозадачность, многозадачный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:багатозадачність, багатозадачний, ...
  12. Hindi:मल्टीटास्किंग, बहुकार्यशील, ...
multitask
ˈmʌltaɪˌtæsk

Definition of multitask - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
do manyperform multiple tasks at the same time
  • She can multitask efficiently during her busy workday.
balance handle juggle
2.
technologyTECH.schedule and execute multiple programs simultaneouslyTECH.
  • The operating system can multitask to improve performance.
concurrent execution
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Origin of multitask

Latin, multi (many) + task (work)

Examples of multitask in a sentence

  • Parents often need to multitask with kids and work.
  • Modern processors can multitask efficiently.
  • He learned to multitask while working on multiple projects.

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  1. French:faire plusieurs choses à la fois, exécuter plusieurs tâches, ...
  2. German:multitasken, multitasking betreiben, ...
  3. Italian:gestire più compiti, eseguire più programmi contemporaneamente, ...
  4. Spanish:realizar múltiples tareas, ...
  5. Portuguese:fazer multitarefas, executar múltiplas tarefas, ...
  6. Chinese:同时处理多项任务, 并行处理, ...
  7. Japanese:マルチタスクをこなす, マルチタスクを実行する, ...
  8. Arabic:عَمِلَ عِدَّة أَعْمَال فِي وَقْت وَاحِد, نَفَّذَ عِدَّة مَهَامّ فِي آنٍ وَاحِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְבַצֵּעַ כַּמָּה מְשִׂימוֹת בּוֹ זְמַנִּית, לְבַצֵּעַ רִיבּוּי מְשִׁימוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:выполнять несколько задач, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виконувати кілька завдань, ...
  12. Hindi:बहुकार्य करना, मल्टीटास्क करना, ...

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