multiplier
/ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪəɹ/ noun C1- One who multiplies or causes something to increase.
- A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied. · In the expression 5 × 7, the "5" is a multiplier.· The score multiplier increases each time you complete a level of the video game.
- An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied. · English multipliers include "double" and "triple".
- A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
- Any of several devices used to enhance a signal
- A multiplier onion.
Plural multipliers
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