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Context switching

/en/
Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (EN).
English•1 meaning found
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casual
Tone: casual. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
Tech & Startup
Topic: Tech & Startup. The category or sphere of life where this word is used.
national
Region: national. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
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Definition & Context

Rapid switching between multiple tasks or applications, typically causing reduced focus and productivity.

Synonyms & Variants

alih konteks

alih konteks

The act or process of rapidly shifting focus or attention from one task or environment to another.

Synonym
ganti tugas

ganti tugas

A more general and casual term describing the act of switching from one task to another.

Register Variant
multitasking

multitasking

Performing multiple tasks simultaneously or alternately in a short period, often with negative implications for efficiency.

Register Variant
perpindahan konteks

perpindahan konteks

A change or shift from one working or thinking context to another.

Synonym

Usage Notes or Etymology

Term from programming world describing cognitive load when switching between work contexts. Developers often use it to explain why productivity drops with frequent interruptions.

Real-world Usage

Gue context switching terus, buka Slack, email, sama coding, pusing banget deh.

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