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Definition of multitasker
multitasker
/ˈmʌl.tiˌtæsk.ɚ/
mul · ti · task · er
Plural:multitaskers
•Adjective:multitasking
multitasker Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A person who can perform multiple tasks simultaneously or manage multiple responsibilities at once.
Example
"As an event coordinator and a mother of three, she is a natural multitasker who rarely seems overwhelmed by a heavy workload."
2
A computer system, program, or device designed to execute several operations or processes at the same time.
Example
"Early personal computers were not true multitaskers, as they could only handle a single active program at any given time."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originated in the mid-20th century from computing terminology describing systems that process multiple jobs simultaneously. By the late 1990s, the term transitioned into common parlance to describe people managing multiple tasks at once.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Multitasker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/multitasker