ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Multiplier

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪəɹ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Multiplier is a noun meaning (arithmetic) A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.

Meaning

(arithmetic) A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.

More Meanings

  1. (grammar) An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.
  2. (economics) A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
  3. (physics) Any of several devices used to enhance a signal
  4. A multiplier onion.

Example Sentences

In the expression 5 × 7, the "5" is a multiplier.
English multipliers include "double" and "triple".
The score multiplier increases each time you complete a level of the video game.
Shallots are the most prolific of all the multipliers, and easier to grow than onions.

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include multiplying, multiplicative, multiplication, multiply, multiple, doubling.

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