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single-tasking

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of an operating system, etc., only capable of execution of one task (program or app) at a time, not many tasks simultaneously.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: monotasta — Translations
  • Chinese Mandarin: 單工的 /单工的 (dāngōng de) — Translations
  • Chinese Mandarin: 單任務的 /单任务的 (dān rènwù de) — Translations
  • Finnish: yksiajo- — Translations
  • Galician: monotarefa — Translations
  • Portuguese: monotarefa — Translations
  • Spanish: monotarea — Translations