MULTIPLIER Definition & Meaning

multiplier

[muhl-tuh-plahy-er]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person or thing that multiplies.
Arithmetic.��a number by which another is multiplied. multiply.
Physics.��a device for intensifying some effect.

multiplier

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noun

a person or thing that multiplies
the number by which another number, the multiplicand, is multiplied See also multiplicand
physics any device or instrument, such as a photomultiplier, for increasing an effect
economics
1. the ratio of the total change in income (resulting from successive rounds of spending) to an initial autonomous change in expenditure
2. ( as modifier )
  multiplier effects

multiplier

The number by which another number is multiplied.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of multiplier¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; multiply ¹, -er ¹

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They earnestly believe that the actuarial tables will act as a force multiplier for their side.

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They know that climate change is a threat multiplier and catalyst for conflict.

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During the campaign, such nontraditional outlets served as a type of force multiplier for Trumpism during a time when elites and their institutions were viewed by large portions of the public as illegitimate.

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For 80 years, from World War II through the Cold War and beyond, Washington relied on bilateral and multilateral alliances as a critical force multiplier.

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In addition, Mega Millions will add a built-in multiplier to every ticket, automatically improving non-jackpot wins by as much as 10 times.

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multiplicity multiplier effect

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