single-task
|sin/gle-task|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsɪŋɡəl tæsk/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɪŋɡəl tɑːsk/
focus on one task
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-task' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'task,' meaning 'a piece of work to be done.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'single-task' evolved from the concept of focusing on one task at a time, contrasting with 'multi-tasking.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'focusing on one task,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the ability or practice of focusing on one task at a time.
In a single-task environment, distractions are minimized.
Synonyms
Antonyms
multi-task
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45