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Multitasking

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Word	Definition
multi-taskingnoun	Alternative form of multitasking. [(computing) The simultaneous execution of multiple tasks (programs) under the control of an interrupt-driven operating system.]
preemptive	Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
multi-taskverb	Alternative form of multitask. [Handling or involving multiple tasks at once.]
multitaskernoun	Someone who multitasks, who performs multiple tasks at the same time.
multiprogrammingnoun	(computing) The allocation of computing resources to more than one concurrent application, job, or user.
multiusingnoun	(computing) multiuser capability; the ability of a computer system to process requests from multiple users at the same time
multithreadingnoun	(computing) The use of multithreaded code.
multiusagenoun	(computing) multiuser capability; the ability of a computer system to process requests from multiple users at the same time
multiprocessornoun	(computer hardware) A computer that has multiple CPUs or execution units under an integrated control.
multibufferingnoun	(computing) The use of more than one buffer.
multiloadnoun	(computing, dated) A computer program that loads its code and data in a number of separate stages, typically to work around memory constraints.
multibootingnoun	(computing) The use of a multiboot configuration.
interrupt requestnoun	(computing) The act of interrupting any of several hardware processes in a computer.
background processingnoun	(computing) The execution of a subsidiary operation by a computer while the user works with another application.
unitaskingnoun	Doing a single thing at a time.
multiprocessingnoun	Computation using more than one processor.
oversubscriptionnoun	A subscription for more than is available.
monoprogrammingnoun	(computing) Running a single program at a time within a single address space
tasknoun	A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.
hyperthreadingnoun	(computing) A form of microprocessor parallelization where each physical processor is treated as two virtual processors.