multiplier

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

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

   • In the expression 5 × 7, the "5" is a multiplier.
   • The score multiplier increases each time you complete a level of the video game.
2. 2

   An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.

   • English multipliers include "double" and "triple".
3. 3

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

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   1. 4

      Any of several devices used to enhance a signal

   2. 5

      A multiplier onion.

      • Shallots are the most prolific of all the multipliers, and easier to grow than onions.

The neighborhood

• neighborsuccessor
• neighbormechanical torque multiplier
• neighborpower multiplier
• neighbor+ =addition, summation
• neighbor+ +... =addition, summation
• neighboroperand