multi-tasking

A form of multitasking — The simultaneous execution of multiple tasks (programs) under the control of an interrupt-driven operating system.

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Meanings

nounmulti-tasking (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of multitasking.
verb
  1. participlepresentpresent participle of multi-task
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APA

multi-tasking. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/multi-tasking

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“multi-tasking.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/multi-tasking. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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