Pronunciation: /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
verb to combine two or more numbers to find their product
A1 I can multiply numbers up to 10.
A2 She learned how to multiply fractions in math class.
B1 It is important to understand how to multiply decimals for this task.
B2 The scientist needed to multiply the data to get accurate results.
C1 The company's profits multiplied after they implemented the new marketing strategy.
C2 The impact of the pandemic multiplied the challenges faced by small businesses.
adjective able to reproduce or increase in number
A1 I have a multiply colored pencil case.
A2 She bought a multiply pack of markers for school.
B1 The recipe calls for a multiply amount of sugar.
B2 The company offers a multiply selection of products.
C1 The artist used a multiply layering technique to create the painting.
C2 The scientist conducted a study on the effects of a multiply gene mutation.
adverb in a way that involves multiplication
A1 She can multiply numbers quickly.
A2 The student can multiply fractions accurately.
B1 The company's profits will multiply if they invest in marketing.
B2 The impact of the new policy will multiply over time.
C1 The population of the city will multiply exponentially if no measures are taken.
C2 The benefits of regular exercise multiply when combined with a healthy diet.
formal In mathematics, to multiply means to add a number to itself a certain number of times.
informal If you multiply the number by 2, you will get the result you're looking for.
slang I can't believe how fast that rumor multiplied throughout the school.
figurative The love and support from the community multiplied tenfold after the charity event.
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