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multi

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈməɫti// mul·ti Informal Slang

n. a person who works for many different companies at the same time. It is a short way to say 'multitasker' or someone with many jobs.

n. an individual who manages multiple professional roles or projects simultaneously. Informal in register; often used in corporate or creative industries to describe versatile workers.


SIMPLE

She is a real multi who handles design and marketing.

CONTEXTUAL

The startup is looking for a multi who can code but also understands product strategy.

COMPLEX

In the modern gig economy, being a multi is often a necessity rather than a choice, requiring a high degree of cognitive flexibility and time management.

Etymology 1

Clipping of multistan.

Etymology 2

Clipping of multituberculate.

Etymology 3

< multifasciatus

Etymology 4

Short for "multi two diamonds".

Usage

Commonly used in professional contexts to describe people with diverse skill sets; can also function as a prefix in compound words.

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