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

Apple iPad Air Deal The Apple iPad Air 13-inch M3 handles heavy multitasking workloads through a lightning-fast M3 processor built for local Apple Intelligence workflows. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Upworthy’s reporting on the trend argues that constant multitasking and algorithm driven content have trained modern nervous systems to feel suspicious of stillness. — Allison Palmer july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Upworthy reported that constant multitasking and algorithm-driven content have trained a lot of people’s brains to treat stillness as uncomfortable, pointing out that the average person keeps five to 10 browser tabs open at once. — Allison Palmer july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

With the stakes so high and everyone watching, the modern World Cup referee must have exceptional multitasking, communications and management skills. — Eric Zillmer, Scientific American, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for multitasking

• asking
• basking
• masking
• tasking
• unmasking

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