multitasking
noun
mul·ti·task·ing
ˈməl-tē-ˌta-skiŋ 
-ˌtī-
often attributive
1
: the concurrent performance of several jobs by a computer
2
: the performance of multiple tasks at one time
The job requires a person who is good at multitasking.
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The job requires someone who is good at multitasking.
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Save a minute and chalk it up to productive multitasking.
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
But don’t ignore its other properties, such as an Intel Core i3 and 8GB of RAM for smooth multitasking.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Performance: Powered by the A18 Pro chip, the iPhone 16 Pro delivers unparalleled performance with a faster Neural Engine and improved graphics capabilities, allowing for enhanced gaming experiences and efficient multitasking.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2024
Check back soon—we'll add our full breakdown of how each Mac fares in practical scenarios, from multitasking and media editing to everyday computing tasks.
—Brian Westover, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
But don’t ignore its other properties, such as an Intel Core i3 and 8GB of RAM for smooth multitasking.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Performance: Powered by the A18 Pro chip, the iPhone 16 Pro delivers unparalleled performance with a faster Neural Engine and improved graphics capabilities, allowing for enhanced gaming experiences and efficient multitasking.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2024
Check back soon—we'll add our full breakdown of how each Mac fares in practical scenarios, from multitasking and media editing to everyday computing tasks.
—Brian Westover, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Multitasking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitasking. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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