noun
multitasking
noun
1
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.
Common pairings
good at multitasking
multitasking skills
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Good _____ is essential when you're running a busy kitchen.