noun
multitasking
Multitasking (noun) means the act of handling several tasks at the same time. Example: “Good multitasking is essential when you're running a busy kitchen.”
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The act of handling several tasks at the same time.
"Good multitasking is essential when you're running a busy kitchen."
"Her phone struggled with multitasking between apps."
How to use multitasking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing more than one thing at once, whether that's a person juggling tasks or a computer running several programs together.
Common mistake
Studies suggest true simultaneous multitasking on demanding tasks is rare — most people are actually switching quickly between tasks rather than doing them at once.
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good at multitasking
multitasking skills
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What does “multitasking” mean?
The word “multitasking” means the act of handling several tasks at the same time. In plain terms, doing more than one thing at once, whether that's a person juggling tasks or a computer running several programs together.
How do you use “multitasking” in a sentence?
Here is “multitasking” used in a sentence: “Good multitasking is essential when you're running a busy kitchen.”
What is the opposite of “multitasking”?
The opposite of “multitasking” — its antonyms — are monotasking, single-tasking and unitasking.
What part of speech is “multitasking”?
“Multitasking” is a noun.
