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
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The ones that know attention is a currency — and controversy, when born out of believe and conviction, and used with integrity, is a multiplier.
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Or tilt the scoring multipliers in such a way that an ace high is unbeatable?
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Among the key changes are that the jackpot will start at $50 million instead of $20 million, and a randomized multiplier for non-jackpot prizes will be included with every play, automatically improving every win by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X — up to $10 million for matching the five white balls.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
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
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Or tilt the scoring multipliers in such a way that an ace high is unbeatable?
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Among the key changes are that the jackpot will start at $50 million instead of $20 million, and a randomized multiplier for non-jackpot prizes will be included with every play, automatically improving every win by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X — up to $10 million for matching the five white balls.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
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
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“Multiplier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiplier. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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multiplier
noun
mul·ti·pli·er
ˈməl-tə-ˌplī(-ə)r
1
: one that multiplies
2
: a number by which another number is multiplied
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