multitask

[ muhl-tee-task, -tahsk, muhl-tahy- ]
/ ˈmʌl tiˌtæsk, -ˌtɑsk, ˈmʌl taɪ- /
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verb (used without object)

Computers. (of a single CPU) to execute two or more jobs concurrently.
(of one person) to perform two or more tasks simultaneously.

Origin of multitask

First recorded in 1960–65; multi-+ task

OTHER WORDS FROM multitask

mul·ti·task·er, noun mul·ti·task·ing, mul·ti-task·ing, noun

Words nearby multitask

multistorey, multistory, multisyllabic, multisyllable, multisynaptic, multitask, multitasking, multitool, multitrack, multitracking, multituberculate

Words related to multitasking

juggle, balance, syndicate, aggregate

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British Dictionary definitions for multitasking (1 of 2)

multitasking
/ (ˈmʌltɪˌtɑːskɪŋ) /

noun

computing the execution of various diverse tasks simultaneously
the carrying out of two or more tasks at the same time by one person

British Dictionary definitions for multitasking (2 of 2)

multitask
/ (ˈmʌltɪˌtɑːsk) /

verb (intr)

to work at several different tasks simultaneously

Scientific definitions for multitasking

multitasking
[ mŭl′tē-tăs′kĭng ]

The concurrent operation by one central processing unit of two or more processes.