multitasking

noun, often attributive

mul·ti·task·ing | \ ˈməl-tē-ˌta-skiŋ

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Definition of multitasking

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.

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The job requires someone who is good at multitasking.

Recent Examples on the Web Bonus points for multitasking on some of the pages. — Dallas News, "Student journalists win Dallas Morning News contest for covering tornadoes, homecoming, vaping and more," 20 Apr. 2020 In the spirit of not just squeezing self-care into our schedule, but also multitasking (something of a way of life in today’s society), here are a slew of different strategies for turning your work area into a more soothing—and productive!—space. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "How to Turn Your Desk Into the Ultimate Self-Care Station in 2020," 24 Dec. 2019 Efficiency of movement, multitasking, keeping ingredients fresh and stored properly and memorizing classic recipes — these are the unsexy bits that allow a bartender to go above and beyond. — Lou Bustamante, SFChronicle.com, "The craft cocktail revolution is over. Where does it go from here?," 8 Nov. 2019 It's got multiple ports for multitasking and 170° horizontal and 160° vertical viewing angles. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Today's Best Deals: A Great Dyson Vacuum at Half Price," 19 Apr. 2018 Eliminate distractions when talking — no multitasking. — New York Times, "Take Steps to Counter the Loneliness of Social Distancing," 23 Mar. 2020 The multitasking, home and back navigational buttons are all red on black. — Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, "We went hands-on with the Note 10+ 'Star Wars' Edition and the force is strong," 12 Dec. 2019 The coronavirus outbreak has shuttered businesses and schools across the country, forcing parents to rise to the multitasking challenge of working from home and teaching their kids. — Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, "Some schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year. Here's what to expect if it happens in your district," 18 Mar. 2020 These are boom times for multitasking, boom times for alienation, and, thus, boom times for content. — Rumaan Alam, The New Republic, "Fiasco Tries to Make Iran-Contra a Teachable Moment," 4 Feb. 2020

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“Multitasking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitasking. Accessed 2 Jun. 2020.

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