multiplier
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[ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ə(ɹ)]
English
Definitions
noun
- A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.“In the expression 5 × 7, the "5" is a multiplier.”
- (grammar) An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.“English multipliers include "double" and "triple".”
- A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
- Any of several devices used to enhance a signal
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