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1.nounA whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder."14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7"
2.nounPrice-earnings ratio.
3.nounOne of a set of the same thing; a duplicate.
4.nounA single individual who has multiple personalities.
5.nounOne of a set of siblings produced by a multiple birth.
6.nounA chain store.
7.nounA discovery resulting from the work of many people throughout history, not merely the work of the person who makes the final connection.
8.adjectiveMore than one (followed by plural)."My Swiss Army knife has multiple blades."
9.adjectiveHaving more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular)."It was a multiple pregnancy: the woman had triplets."