C1 verb Formal

multiaudate

/ˌmʌltiˈɔːdeɪt/

To simultaneously monitor, listen to, or process multiple streams of audio information or diverse vocal perspectives. It is typically used in technical or academic contexts to describe the high-level cognitive act of filtering and analyzing concurrent auditory inputs.

Examples

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1

He tried to multiaudate his children's various conversations while simultaneously listening to the evening news.

He tried to multiaudate his children's various conversations while simultaneously listening to the evening news.

2

The intelligence officer was required to multiaudate five different radio frequencies during the tactical operation.

The intelligence officer was required to multiaudate five different radio frequencies during the tactical operation.

3

I can't really multiaudate; I need you to stop talking for a second so I can hear what the announcer is saying.

I can't really multiaudate; I need you to stop talking for a second so I can hear what the announcer is saying.

Word Family

Noun
multiaudation
Verb
multiaudate
Adverb
multiaudatively
Adjective
multiaudative
Related
multiauditor
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Multi' (many) + 'Audio' (sound). You are processing many sounds at once.

Quick Quiz

The air traffic controller's job is difficult because she must ________ various pilot transmissions at once.

Correct!

The correct answer is: multiaudate

Examples

1

He tried to multiaudate his children's various conversations while simultaneously listening to the evening news.

everyday

He tried to multiaudate his children's various conversations while simultaneously listening to the evening news.

2

The intelligence officer was required to multiaudate five different radio frequencies during the tactical operation.

formal

The intelligence officer was required to multiaudate five different radio frequencies during the tactical operation.

3

I can't really multiaudate; I need you to stop talking for a second so I can hear what the announcer is saying.

informal

I can't really multiaudate; I need you to stop talking for a second so I can hear what the announcer is saying.

4

The study measured the subjects' cognitive load when forced to multiaudate conflicting narratives in a laboratory setting.

academic

The study measured the subjects' cognitive load when forced to multiaudate conflicting narratives in a laboratory setting.

5

Our new media monitoring software allows the PR team to multiaudate global broadcasts in real-time.

business

Our new media monitoring software allows the PR team to multiaudate global broadcasts in real-time.

Word Family

Noun
multiaudation
Verb
multiaudate
Adverb
multiaudatively
Adjective
multiaudative
Related
multiauditor

Common Collocations

multiaudate streams multiaudate streams
multiaudate frequencies multiaudate frequencies
multiaudate conversations multiaudate conversations
multiaudate sources multiaudate sources
multiaudate inputs multiaudate inputs

Common Phrases

ability to multiaudate

ability to multiaudate

multiaudate the noise

multiaudate the noise

multiaudate effectively

multiaudate effectively

Often Confused With

multiaudate vs multitask

Multitasking refers to doing many different types of tasks, while multiaudating specifically refers to the act of listening to multiple audio sources.

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Usage Notes

This is a highly formal and specialized term, often appearing in technical manuals for surveillance or cognitive psychology papers. Use it when you want to emphasize the sensory complexity of listening rather than just general multitasking.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use this word to describe general busy-ness; remember it must involve 'audio' or 'hearing' (the 'aud' root).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Multi' (many) + 'Audio' (sound). You are processing many sounds at once.

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Word Origin

Constructed from the Latin prefix 'multi-' (many) and the root 'audire' (to hear).

Grammar Patterns

transitive verb taking a direct object regular conjugation (-ed, -ing, -s)
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Cultural Context

Reflects the modern 'attention economy' where professionals are expected to process high volumes of information simultaneously.

Quick Quiz

The air traffic controller's job is difficult because she must ________ various pilot transmissions at once.

Correct!

The correct answer is: multiaudate

Related Words

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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