Multitasking
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多任务处理
Multitasking · N/A · 多任务处理 · MUL-tee-tas-king · concurrent processes · task switching · Operating Systems · processes · cpu · osOperating Systemsconcurrent processes task switching/MUL-tee-tas-king/
Also known as: concurrent processes, task switching
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
Multitasking is an operating system’s ability to run multiple processes by rapidly switching CPU time so users can work with several programs at once.
Real-World Example
Streaming music while editing a document relies on OS multitasking to share the processor between apps.
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