Meaning & use
multitask
To perform two or more tasks at the same time or switch quickly between them.
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She can multitask by answering emails while listening to a conference call.
Try not to multitask during the exam; focus on one question at a time.
A note on using this word
Research suggests true simultaneous multitasking is rare; people usually switch attention rapidly between tasks instead.
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