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Definition of Multitask
1. Verb. (computing) To schedule and execute multiple tasks (program) simultaneously; control being passed from one to the other using interrupts. ¹
2. Verb. (buzzword figuratively of a person) To handle multiple tasks at once. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Multitask
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Multitask
Literary usage of Multitask
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A History of the Personal Computer: The People and the Technology by Roy A. Allan (2001)
"It could multitask DOS programs but did not have a graphical interface. It was
not successful. Quarterdeck subsequently developed DESQview for use with IBM ..."
2. Changing the Fourth Estate: Essays on South African Journalism by Adrian Hadland (2006)
"While writing remains my main source of income, I have had to learn to multitask
and cultivate other skills to top up the range of 'services' I am able to ..."
3. Computer Science Research Activities in Asia: Software Technology and by David K. Kahaner (1994)
"Most of them use the single-task MS-DOS for OS, although the use of the multitask
OS/2 has recently increased. The typical FA computer is Yokogawa ..."
4. Oecd Economic Surveys: Russian Federation by Oecd (2006)
"Holmstrom, B. and P. Milgrom (1991), "multitask Principal - Agent Analyses:
Incentive Contracts, Asset Ownership, and Job Design", Journal of Law Economics ..."
5. United States Statutes at Large: Containing the Laws and Concurrent by United States (1869)
"District of Columbia to admit James multitask on the same Footing a» indigent
insane Persons of the District. Resolved by the Senate and House of ..."
6. Teaching The Best Practice Way: Methods That Matter, K-12 by Harvey Daniels, Marilyn Bizar (2005)
"Kids must multitask. If we cannot set up situations where small groups of kids
can meet, sit, lay stuff out, and work through materials, how can we offer an ..."
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