multitasking — the practice of doing several things at the same time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of doing several things at the same time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmʌltiˌtæskɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- She's amazing at multitasking - cooking dinner while helping kids with homework and watching the news.
- My phone died while I was multitasking: texting, gaming, and pretending to listen to my boss.
- Research shows that multitasking can actually reduce productivity and increase mistakes.
multitasking
NOUN[/ˈmʌltiˌtæskɪŋ/]
the practice of doing several things at the same time
the practice of doing several things at the same time
Multitasking while masking stress, even when colleagues keep asking!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A term coined in 1960s computer science to describe a processor's ability to alternately execute multiple tasks or programs. The concept was later generalized to describe human work practices and the capacity to handle multiple activities simultaneously or in rapid succession.
Breakdown
multi- (many, multiple) + task (a piece of work or activity) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating an ongoing process or activity).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She's amazing at multitasking - cooking dinner while helping kids with homework and watching the news.”
“My phone died while I was multitasking: texting, gaming, and pretending to listen to my boss.”
“Research shows that multitasking can actually reduce productivity and increase mistakes.”
“Dad's idea of multitasking is eating chips while channel surfing and ignoring mom's questions.”
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