Multiplying: meaning, definitions and examples

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multiplying

[ ˈmʌltɪplaɪɪŋ ]

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mathematical operation

To increase the number of something by a certain amount, typically using the multiplication operation.

Synonyms

expand, grow, increase

Examples of usage

She is multiplying the ingredients to make a larger batch of cookies.
The company is multiplying its efforts to expand into new markets.

Translations

Translations of the word "multiplying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 multiplicando

🇮🇳 गुणा करना

🇩🇪 multiplizieren

🇮🇩 mengalikan

🇺🇦 множення

🇵🇱 mnożenie

🇯🇵 掛け算

🇫🇷 multiplication

🇪🇸 multiplicando

🇹🇷 çarpma

🇰🇷 곱셈

🇸🇦 ضرب

🇨🇿 násobení

🇸🇰 násobenie

🇨🇳 乘法

🇸🇮 množenje

🇮🇸 margföldun

🇰🇿 көбейту

🇬🇪 გამრავლება

🇦🇿 çoxaltma

🇲🇽 multiplicando

Word origin

The word 'multiplying' originates from the Latin word 'multiplicare', which means 'to increase'. The concept of multiplication has been used in mathematics for centuries, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Babylonians using multiplication tables. The symbol '×' for multiplication was introduced by William Oughtred in the 17th century. Multiplication is a fundamental operation in mathematics and is used in various fields such as science, engineering, and economics.