Multiplier

noun

[ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ə(ɹ)]

Word Frequency: 2.4

Definitions

1.nounA number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.

"In the expression 5 × 7, the "5" is a multiplier."

2.noun(grammar) An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.

"English multipliers include "double" and "triple"."

3.nounA ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.

4.nounAny of several devices used to enhance a signal

5.nounA multiplier onion.

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