simultaneous task
[/ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs tæsk/]
nounpl: simultaneous tasks
tarefa simultânea
1. An activity or job that occurs or is performed at the same time as another activity
Listening to music while working is a simultaneous task that many people enjoy.
Ouvir música enquanto trabalha é uma tarefa simultânea que muitas pessoas gostam de fazer.
2. In computing and cognitive psychology, multiple operations or cognitive processes happening at the same time
The software can handle simultaneous tasks without slowing down performance.
O software consegue lidar com tarefas simultâneas sem reduzir o desempenho.
3. In workplace or project management, multiple assignments being worked on concurrently
Managing simultaneous tasks requires excellent organizational skills.
Gerenciar tarefas simultâneas requer excelentes habilidades organizacionais.
The concept of simultaneous tasks has become increasingly relevant in modern workplace culture, particularly in Brazil and the USA, reflecting the rise of multitasking expectations in professional environments. In Brazilian corporate culture, efficiency and the ability to manage simultaneous tasks is often valued and expected, while in the USA, it's become a standard competency metric for many job positions.
NYC Slang
juggling multiple tasks; multitasking hustle
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