multiplication
noun
mul·ti·pli·ca·tion ˌməl-tə-plə-ˈkā-shən 
1
: the act or process of multiplying : the state of being multiplied
2
a
: a mathematical operation that at its simplest is an abbreviated process of adding an integer to zero a specified number of times and that is extended to other numbers in accordance with laws that are valid for integers
b
: any of various mathematical operations that are analogous in some way to multiplication of the real numbers but are defined for other or larger sets of elements (such as complex numbers, vectors, matrices, or functions)
Synonyms
- accumulating
- accumulation
- addition
- increase
- mushrooming
- proliferation
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Example Sentences
Students are learning multiplication and division. a disease causing uncontrolled multiplication of cells an uncontrolled multiplication of cells
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New York Times, 10 July 2022 Don't forget the handy multiplication tables that can be found within! Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 The beta program, which is now taking waitlist registrations, teaches third-grade math to iPhone and iPad users, starting with multiplication. Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 26 Aug. 2022 The actual multiplication amount is impossible to confirm until Microsoft updates its public-facing documents on the matter. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 4 Aug. 2022 This acquisition adds another factor to that force multiplication. Tony Bradley, Forbes, 2 June 2022 In her classroom, students worked through problems in subtraction, addition, multiplication, geometry and area and perimeter on individual computers. al, 6 July 2022 Addition of ordinary numbers is commutative, as is multiplication, and this is very helpful for simplifying computations. Eugenia Cheng, WSJ, 30 June 2022 The students had spent most of the morning revisiting multiplication, but Cunningham wanted to spend the remaining time on reading comprehension. al, 16 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English multiplicacioun, from Anglo-French multiplicacion, from Latin multiplication-, multiplicatio, from multiplicare to multiply
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing multiplication
Kids Definition
multiplication
noun
mul·ti·pli·ca·tion ˌməl-tə-plə-ˈkā-shən
: a short way of finding out what would be the result of adding one number the number of times indicated by a second number
The multiplication of 7 by 3 is equal to 7 plus 7 plus 7, which gives 21.
multiplication
noun
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- increase
- accumulation
- accumulating
- addition
- proliferation
- mushrooming
- growth
- doubling
- expansion
- tripling
- quadrupling
- amplification
- increment
- enlargement
- escalation
- cumulation
- creep
- inflation
- augmentation
- extension
- spread
- rise
- accrual
- accretion
- distension
- lengthening
- distention
- gain
- rise
- boost
- hike
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- decrease
- reduction
- diminution
- contraction
- compression
- shrinkage
- contracting
- diminishing
- diminishment
- condensation
- constriction
- lessening
- lowering
- abatement
- shrinking
- condensing
- drop
- fall
- falloff
- compressing
- retrenchment
- shortening
- constricting
- drop-off
- retrenching