single-tasking
|sin-gle-task-ing|
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˌtæskɪŋ/
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˌtɑːskɪŋ/
(single-task)
focus on one task
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-tasking' originates from the combination of 'single' and 'tasking', where 'single' means 'one' and 'tasking' refers to 'assigning a task'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'single-tasking' evolved from the concept of 'tasking' in computing, where systems were designed to handle one task at a time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to computing systems handling one task, but now it also applies to human productivity strategies.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of focusing on one task at a time, as opposed to multitasking.
Single-tasking can improve productivity and reduce stress.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41