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multi-ˈtasking, n. and a. Computing.
Also multitasking.
[multi- 2.]
A. n. The concurrent execution of a number of different tasks or jobs, as by interleaving or multiprocessing.
B. adj. Able to do multi-tasking.
1966Datamation Sept. 68 (heading) Configuring multi-tasking systems. Ibid. 68/1 Multi-tasking is defined as the use of a single CPU for the simultaneous processing of two or more jobs. 1978Pract. Computing July-Aug. 24/2 The whole package is designed to run under RT/68, a real-time multi-tasking operating system. 1979Personal Computer World Nov. 56/3 They are well used to multi-user, multitasking systems incorporating hard discs. 1981Kilobaud: Microcomputing June 35/2 The traditional method, multitasking, uses a single central processing unit..to handle the programs for all of the users. 1983Your Computer (Austral.) May 37/3 The MBC 1000 is also multi-user and multi-tasking. 1986What Micro? Apr. 48/2 It offers..a small taste of multi-tasking—you can order printing to go on while you're editing another piece of text.
Also multi-ˈtask a., involving multi-tasking, able to do multi-tasking.
1969P. B. Jordain Condensed Computer Encycl. 328 Multitask operation extends beyond ordinary multiprogramming in that it allows a single copy of a program module to be used by more than one task. 1979Personal Computer World Nov. 32 (Advt.), Together..we'll be demonstrating the Microstar 45 Plus multi-user, multi-task computer system in operation. 1983Austral. Personal Computer Dec. 6/1 ‘Multi-task’ systems, where one user at one micro can actually be doing three or four things at once. |