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Description

Multitasking

the ability for a computer to run more than one application or task at
one time. Technically speaking, a computer’s microprocessor executes only
one task at a time. However, the CPU quickly alternates operational functions
among open programs to give the appearance of simultaneous operation. For
example, a user might finish work on a document and print it. While it is
printing, she can begin work on another document using a word processing
program, play a game, or navigate the World Wide Web.