multitasking
/ˌmʌltiˈtɑːskɪŋ/noun
उच्चारण मल्टिटास्किंग
एक साथ कई प्रोग्राम चलाने की क्षमता
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[U]
the ability of a computer to run several programs at the same time
एक साथ कई प्रोग्राम चलाने की क्षमता
- This phone is good at multitasking.
- Modern operating systems support multitasking on even the cheapest phones.
- A good laptop should handle multitasking without slowing down.
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- The tablet offers split-screen multitasking.
- Multitasking lets you listen to music while a file downloads.
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[U]
the ability of a person to do more than one thing at a time
एक साथ कई काम करना
- Teachers need strong multitasking skills.
- Radhika's multitasking helps her manage studies and a part-time job.
- Mothers are often experts in multitasking.
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- Multitasking can reduce the quality of your study time.
- Working in a busy restaurant demands a lot of multitasking.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
multitasking (uncountable noun)
Multitasking is uncountable. It means doing several tasks at the same time, by a person or a computer.
'Multitasking' uncountable है। इसका अर्थ व्यक्ति या कंप्यूटर द्वारा एक ही समय में कई काम करना है।
- Multitasking can reduce the quality of your work.
- This phone is good at multitasking.
be good/bad at multitasking
Use at after good or bad to describe skill in doing many things together.
कई काम साथ करने की कुशलता बताने के लिए good या bad के बाद 'at' आता है।
- Radhika is excellent at multitasking.
- Many people are poor at multitasking.
verb: multitask
The verb multitask is intransitive. It does not take a direct object.
Verb 'multitask' अकर्मक है। इसके बाद सीधे object नहीं आता।
- I can't multitask while I study.
- She multitasks well at the office.
multitasking + noun / of
It can act as a modifier before nouns, or follow of to refer to the act.
यह nouns से पहले modifier का काम करता है, या 'of' के बाद क्रिया का नाम बताता है।
- Multitasking skills are valued in many jobs.
- The multitasking of the operating system saves time.
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adjective + multitasking
constanteffectivedigitalheavypoor
- Constant multitasking makes it hard to concentrate.
multitasking + noun
skillsabilityhabitmodeenvironment
- Her multitasking ability helps her manage two jobs.
verb + multitasking
avoidpractisemasterstopdiscourage
- Experts tell students to avoid multitasking while revising.
multitasking + preposition
atbetweenduringwhile
- Multitasking during lectures reduces learning.
multitasking + noun (devices)
phonecomputertabletlaptop
- A multitasking laptop lets you run many apps.
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- Multitasking while studying often wastes more time than it saves.
पढ़ाई करते समय multitasking में अक्सर बचने से अधिक समय बर्बाद होता है।
- Radhika is good at multitasking, but she still finishes one task first.
राधिका multitasking में अच्छी है, फिर भी वह पहले एक काम पूरा करती है।
- The new software supports multitasking on smartphones.
नया software स्मार्टफ़ोन पर multitasking का समर्थन करता है।
- A mother often shows great multitasking skills at home.
एक माँ घर में प्रायः multitasking का बड़ा कौशल दिखाती है।
- Employers like candidates with strong multitasking skills.
नियोक्ता मज़बूत multitasking कौशल वाले उम्मीदवारों को पसंद करते हैं।
- Studies show that multitasking can lower your marks.
अध्ययन बताते हैं कि multitasking से आपके अंक कम हो सकते हैं।
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✗ She is good in multitasking.
✓ She is good at multitasking.
Good takes the preposition at when naming a skill.
कौशल बताने के लिए 'good' के बाद 'at' आता है।
✗ I can multitask two jobs at once.
✓ I can do two jobs at once.
Multitask is intransitive and cannot take a direct object.
'Multitask' अकर्मक है और इसके बाद सीधे object नहीं आ सकता।