multitaskingprogram

noun

UK /ˌmʌltiˈtɑːskɪŋ ˈprəʊɡræm/

US /ˌmʌltiˈtæskɪŋ ˈproʊɡræm/

A multitasking program is a computer program that can do more than one job at the same time.

The multitasking program let me listen to music while I finished my homework.

SYNONYMS

concurrent program parallel program multi-threaded program time-sharing program

RELATED WORDS

multitasking operating system thread processor scheduler

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program designed to run several tasks at once without slowing down.

This multitasking program keeps the video playing while it downloads files.

3. Software that switches quickly between tasks to seem like it does many things together.

The old computer used a multitasking program to share time between games and email.

4. A tool that helps a person handle many chores at the same time.

Her calendar app is like a multitasking program for her busy day.