multiplier
pronunciation
How to pronounce multiplier in British English:
UK [ˈmʌltɪplaɪə(r)]
How to pronounce multiplier in American English:
US [ˈmʌltəˌplaɪɚ]
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- Noun:
- the number by which a multiplicand is multiplied
Word Origin
- multiplier (n.)
- late 15c., agent noun from multiply.
Example
- 1. Based on our discussions with the authorities , we estimate that the multiplier is more than 4 .
- 2. Although patents for the air multiplier were filed in china in 2008 , these have yet to be certified , said the company .
- 3. Mr. hufbauer says the steelworkers estimate of the multiplier effect is also vastly overstated . ' A value of two is closer to the mark , ' he said .
- 4. President barack obama 's administration has consistently overestimated the benefits of stimulus , by using an unrealistically high spending multiplier .
- 5. China 's failure to crack down on the production of copycat versions of the dyson air multiplier , the bladeless fan launched two years ago , has trimmed profits growth at one of britain 's best-known companies .