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Trebling: meaning, definitions and examples

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trebling

 

[ˈtrɛb.əl.ɪŋ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

financial increase

To treble something means to increase it by three times its original amount. This term is commonly used in financial contexts, particularly when discussing profits, revenue, or other numerical figures. For example, if a company's revenue trebles, it has grown to three times what it was previously. Trebling can also refer to the act of multiplying not only numbers but also qualities or values in various fields such as statistics and economics.

Synonyms

multiply by three, threefold increase, triple.

Examples of usage

  • The company's profits trebled after the new product launch.
  • If we treble our efforts, we can achieve our goal faster.
  • Her salary has trebled since she started her career.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from Middle English, deriving from 'treble' which means 'threefold' or 'triple'.
  • In music, 'treble' refers to higher pitches, related to the idea of increasing in amount.

Mathematics

  • In mathematics, trebling is a simple multiplication by three, a fundamental concept in arithmetic.
  • If you have an amount, like 5, and you treble it, you add five three times (5 + 5 + 5 = 15).

Economics

  • In finance, trebling an investment means multiplying gains by three, a goal for many investors.
  • Organizations often aim to treble their profits to ensure growth and sustainability.

Physics

  • Trebling can refer to tripling physical quantities like velocity or force in certain scientific contexts.
  • In sound waves, the concept of treble extends to frequency, where higher frequencies can be perceived as more intense.

Pop Culture

  • The phrase 'go big or go home' can reflect the trebling concept, often seen in shows about entrepreneurship.
  • In various video games, players aim to treble their scores, showcasing the competitive nature of gaming.

Translations

Translations of the word "trebling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 triplicação

🇮🇳 त्रैतीयकरण

🇩🇪 Dreifach

🇮🇩 tripling

🇺🇦 потроєння

🇵🇱 potrojenie

🇯🇵 三重化

🇫🇷 triplement

🇪🇸 triplicación

🇹🇷 üç katlama

🇰🇷 세 배

🇸🇦 تثليث

🇨🇿 trojnásobení

🇸🇰 trojnásobenie

🇨🇳 三倍

🇸🇮 tretji

🇮🇸 þrefalda

🇰🇿 үш есе

🇬🇪 სამმაგობა

🇦🇿 üç dəfə

🇲🇽 triplicación

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,789, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.