multiplier

noun

mul·​ti·​pli·​er ˈməl-tə-ˌplī(-ə)r How to pronounce multiplier (audio)
: one that multiplies: such as
a
: a number by which another number is multiplied
b
: an instrument or device for multiplying or intensifying some effect
c
: a machine, mechanism, or circuit that multiplies numbers

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The Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing. Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024 Already, even a modest 2.5x final multiplier would send Moana 2 sailing past $970 million. Mark Hughes, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 The rates the insurance companies negotiate with hospitals for various procedures are often based on multipliers of what Medicare pays, Adler said. Bram Sable-Smith, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024 Messe Frankfurt is committed to future topics and sustainability in the global textile industry, reaching exhibitors and trade visitors from the industry, media professionals, social media multipliers, end consumers and political representatives alike. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for multiplier 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multiplier was in the 15th century

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“Multiplier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiplier. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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multiplier

noun
mul·​ti·​pli·​er ˈməl-tə-ˌplī(-ə)r How to pronounce multiplier (audio)
1
: one that multiplies
2
: a number by which another number is multiplied

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