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Tripling: meaning, definitions and examples

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tripling

 

[ ˈtrɪplɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

increase amount

Tripling refers to the action of multiplying a quantity by three. This term is commonly used in various contexts, from mathematics and finance to everyday situations where quantities are increased. For instance, when a budget or a resource allocation triples, it means it has increased threefold. Understanding tripling can help in evaluating changes in data or financial growth effectively.

Synonyms

amplify, increase, threefold

Examples of usage

  • The company's profits have been tripling each year.
  • If we triple the amount of ingredients, we can serve more people.
  • The student tripled his grades after studying diligently.

Translations

Translations of the word "tripling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 triplicação

🇮🇳 तीन गुना करना

🇩🇪 Verdreifachung

🇮🇩 penggandaan tiga kali

🇺🇦 потроєння

🇵🇱 potrojenie

🇯🇵 三重化

🇫🇷 triplement

🇪🇸 triplicación

🇹🇷 üç katına çıkma

🇰🇷 삼중화

🇸🇦 تثليث

🇨🇿 ztrojení

🇸🇰 ztrojenie

🇨🇳 三重化

🇸🇮 trosčenje

🇮🇸 þreföldun

🇰🇿 үш есе арттыру

🇬🇪 სამმაგობა

🇦🇿 üçqat artırma

🇲🇽 triplicación

Etymology

The term 'tripling' is derived from the base word 'triple,' which originates from the Latin word 'triplus,' meaning 'threefold.' The Latin 'triplus' comprises 'tri-' meaning 'three' and '-plus' meaning 'more.' Tracing back to Old French, 'triple' entered Middle English in the late 14th century, signifying something that is threefold or multiplied by three. In mathematical terms, the act of tripling a number has been represented in various disciplines, including science and economics, signifying significant increases or growth. Over time, it has been adopted in everyday language to communicate an increase that is significant, highlighting its versatility and utility in modern English.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,506 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.