as in increase
the act or process of becoming greater in number
there's been a steady multiplication in our attic of obsolete video equipment as new technologies come on the market
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Recent Examples of multiplication
The 1920s roared for black banks too, but these machines were never able to perform the magic of banking that is the multiplication of capital through fractional reserve lending.
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Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This natural multiplication effect means communities can solve problems faster than individuals working alone.
—Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
This is the equivalent of linear algebra—performing matrix multiplication.
—Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2025
With clock addition and clock multiplication, the clock numbers meet the criteria for what mathematicians call a ring.
—Courtney Gibbons, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
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Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This natural multiplication effect means communities can solve problems faster than individuals working alone.
—Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
This is the equivalent of linear algebra—performing matrix multiplication.
—Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2025
With clock addition and clock multiplication, the clock numbers meet the criteria for what mathematicians call a ring.
—Courtney Gibbons, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplication
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Certain travel agencies have seen a decline in travel as the cost of living increases.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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But the House saw a 28% increase in business, with much of that driven by young people, Chief Commercial Officer James Ferguson said.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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These two technical indicators suggest that BSX is in a period of accumulation, suggesting a bullish outlook with further upside potential.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Opal is formed through an accumulation of marine organisms or silica-rich water, which create wonderful plays of color.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Glamour,
19 July 2025
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That means Superman only has a few days left to itself before facing direct competition, in addition to losing Imax screens and other premium-large format auditoriums to Fantastic Four, which is tracking to open to $100 million to $110 million domestically.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
20 July 2025
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In addition to the elevated dining, first class passengers on Acela are also treated to other perks, like access to station lounges, including the Metropolitan Lounge at New York's Moynihan Train Hall, which features large glass windows, contemporary flooring, Wi-Fi, and snacks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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“Multiplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplication. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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