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.
multitask
ˈməl-tē-ˌtask
intransitive verb -ˌtī-
Example Sentences
The job requires someone who is good at multitasking.
Recent Examples on the Web The latter software was delayed about a month, in part due to bugs surrounding its new Stage Manager multitasking system. 
Mark Gurman, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 These iPad updates are expected in October alongside iPadOS 16, which includes an overhaul of the tablet’s multitasking controls. Joanna Stern, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Travis Barker is showing off his multitasking skills! Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 According to the report's sources, the delay can be blamed at least partly on the upcoming overhaul of the iPad's multitasking features, including the new Stage Manager feature that is also coming to Macs in macOS. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 3 Aug. 2022 A few weeks ago, Apple unveiled new multitasking features in iPadOS 16 that require an M1 chip and fast storage. Chris Smith, BGR, 15 June 2022 In addition to updates to Messages, Safari, the Mail app, and Continuity, there’s an entirely new multitasking tool called Stage Manager. Wired, 28 July 2022 But with a new Stage Manager feature debuting in iPadOS 16, Apple is trying to give some of its customers the multitasking upgrade they've been wanted all along. Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 11 July 2022 There’ll be Stage Manager, a new multitasking set-up for the iPad and Mac. David Phelan, Forbes, 10 July 2022 See More
Mark Gurman, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 These iPad updates are expected in October alongside iPadOS 16, which includes an overhaul of the tablet’s multitasking controls. Joanna Stern, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Travis Barker is showing off his multitasking skills! Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 According to the report's sources, the delay can be blamed at least partly on the upcoming overhaul of the iPad's multitasking features, including the new Stage Manager feature that is also coming to Macs in macOS. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 3 Aug. 2022 A few weeks ago, Apple unveiled new multitasking features in iPadOS 16 that require an M1 chip and fast storage. Chris Smith, BGR, 15 June 2022 In addition to updates to Messages, Safari, the Mail app, and Continuity, there’s an entirely new multitasking tool called Stage Manager. Wired, 28 July 2022 But with a new Stage Manager feature debuting in iPadOS 16, Apple is trying to give some of its customers the multitasking upgrade they've been wanted all along. Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 11 July 2022 There’ll be Stage Manager, a new multitasking set-up for the iPad and Mac. David Phelan, Forbes, 10 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1