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Definition of multitasking

multitasking

/ˌmʌl.tiˈtæsk.ɪŋ/
mul · ti · task · ing
Adjective:multitasking
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multitasking Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The performance of more than one task or activity at the same time by a person.

Example

"Constant multitasking during study sessions can actually reduce overall focus and memory retention."

2

The concurrent execution of multiple tasks or programs over a certain period by a single computer processor or operating system.

Example

"Preemptive multitasking allows the operating system to allocate processor time efficiently among active applications."

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• adjective

1

Capable of or engaged in performing more than one task or process at the same time (of a person or computer system).

Example

"The new tablet features a multitasking operating system that lets users run two apps side by side."

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• Rhymes for multitasking

• Nearby Words

multitalented
multitask
multitasker
multitasking
multitier
multitiered
multitool

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1965 in an IBM technical report describing the capabilities of the System/360 computer processor, before being adopted into general usage to describe human behavior.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Multitasking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/multitasking
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