task scheduling

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

task scheduling

   <algorithm> The assignment of start and end times to a set of
   tasks, subject to certain {constraints}.  Constraints are
   typically either time constraints (the payload must be
   installed before the payload bay doors are closed) or resource
   constraints (this task requires a small crane and a crane
   operator).

   In the case where the tasks are programs to run concurrently
   on a computer, this is also known as {multitasking}.

   (1998-04-25)