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Multiplying

To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

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📖 Definitions of "Multiplying"

verb

1
To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).
2
(with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).
"when you multiply 3 by 7, you get 21; he multiplied several numbers"
3
To grow in number.
4
To breed or propagate.

noun

1
An act of multiplication.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Multiplying"

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Word	Definition
manifoldverb	(transitive) To make manifold; multiply.
reproduceverb	(transitive or intransitive, biology) To generate or propagate offspring or organisms sexually or asexually.
procreateverb	(intransitive) To reproduce.
breedverb	To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
multiplicativenoun	Of or pertaining to multiplication.
multipliernoun	(arithmetic) A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.
multiplicationnoun	(uncountable, arithmetic) The process of computing the sum of an addition with one and the same number a specified number of times (i.e. 4 times 5 = [0 +] 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20) or any other analogous binary operation that combines other mathematical objects.
calculating	(not comparable) Having the ability to calculate.
doublingnoun	The process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two. [from 14th c.]
multiplicitynoun	The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.
compoundingnoun	An accumulation of compound interest.
repetitionverb	The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.
productverb	(transitive, obsolete) To produce.
propagationnoun	The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number.
applyingnoun	The act of applying; an application.
increasingnoun	On the increase.
growingnoun	growth; increase
increaseverb	(intransitive) (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater, to greaten.
leverageverb	(transitive, chiefly US, slang, business) To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).
surgeverb	(intransitive) To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.