monotasking
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monotasking — pp. Performing one task at a time (cf. multitasking). Also: mono tasking. monotask v., adj. monotasker n. Example Citations: What s wrong with monotasking? As a veteran of this activity, let me say that to soldier on in dogged pursuit of one… … New words
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data fast — n. The act of turning off your computer and other electronic equipment for an extended period of time. Also: information fast. Example Citations: Go on what David Shenk calls data fasts . Take a week in the country away from all the noise to… … New words
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