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multiplier

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪər/ · UK /ˈmʌltɪplaɪə/

multiplier means: A number used to multiply another number.

noun

MULTIPLYING NUMBERB2

A number used to multiply another number.

  • Use three as the multiplier.
  • A larger multiplier gives a larger result here.
  • The students identified the multipliers in each calculation.

Similar words: factor

Common phrases: constant multiplier, use a multiplier

MULTIPLYING ADJECTIVEC2

An adjective, such as double or triple, that says how many times greater something is.

  • Double is a multiplier in this sentence.
  • The lesson introduces multipliers such as triple and quadruple.
  • Which multiplier describes an increase to twice the original amount?

Similar words: multiplicative adjective

Common phrases: multiplier adjective, grammatical multiplier

Questions about multiplier

What does multiplier mean?

A number used to multiply another number.

What is multiplier in other languages?

Türkçe: çarpan · Español: multiplicador · Français: multiplicateur · Deutsch: Multiplikator · Italiano: moltiplicatore · 日本語: 乗数

How do you pronounce multiplier?

In American English /ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪər/; in British English /ˈmʌltɪplaɪə/.

How do you use multiplier in a sentence?

Use three as the multiplier. A larger multiplier gives a larger result here.

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