multiplier

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[edit] English

[edit] Noun

Singular
multiplier

Plural
multipliers

multiplier (plural multipliers)

  1. (arithmetic) A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.
    In the expression 5 × 7, the "5" is a multiplier.
  2. (grammar) An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.
    English multipliers include "double" and "triple".
  3. (economics) A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
  4. (physics) Any of several devices used to enhance a signal

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multiplier

  1. (mathematics) To multiply
  2. To multiply (get larger)
  3. (reflexive) To multiply (get larger)

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