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Definition of multitasker

multitasker

/ˈmʌl.tiˌtæsk.ɚ/
mul · ti · task · er
Plural:multitaskers
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Adjective:multitasking
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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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• Nearby Words

multisyllabic
multitalented
multitask
multitasker
multitasking
multitier
multitiered

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/multitasker
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