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mul·ti·task·ing  (mlt-tskng, -t-)
n.
The concurrent operation by one central processing unit of two or more processes.

multi·task v.

multitasking [ˈmʌltɪˌtɑːskɪŋ]
n
1. (Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) Computing the execution of various diverse tasks simultaneously
2. the carrying out of two or more tasks at the same time by one person

multitasking  (mlt-tskng)
The concurrent operation by one central processing unit of two or more processes.
Translations
multitasking [ˈmʌltɪˈtɑːskɪŋ] Nmultitarea f


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