multiplier

noun

mul·​ti·​pli·​er ˈməl-tə-ˌplī(-ə)r 

: 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

Examples of multiplier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new game will feature bigger prizes with an automatic multiplier at every non-jackpot prize tier, as well as better odds to win the jackpot, better odds overall, larger starting jackpots and faster growing jackpots. —Harry Harris, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025

Next, retailers must focus on the gen AI multiplier. —Jill Standish, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

The maneuver, in military parlance, is known as a force multiplier. —Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025

Estimates vary, but direct job creation might range from 250,000 to 500,000 over the next few years, based on company pledges and historical FDI multipliers. —Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing multiplier

• electron multiplier

Rhymes for multiplier

• amplifier
• clarifier
• classifier
• gasifier
• magnifier
• modifier
• occupier
• pacifier
• purifier
• qualifier
• quantifier
• rectifier

Kids Definition

multiplier

noun

mul·​ti·​pli·​er ˈməl-tə-ˌplī(-ə)r 

1

: one that multiplies

2

: a number by which another number is multiplied