multiplier
noun
Simple meaning
A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
Pronunciation
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muhltuhplyerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmʌltəplaɪɚ
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Definition
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noun
arithmetic
A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.
grammar
An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.
economics
A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
A multiplier onion.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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The number by which a multiplicand is multiplied.
Type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning.
A high-voltage machine in which rectifiers charge capacitors that discharge and drive charged particles through an accelerating tube.
A high-voltage machine in which rectifiers charge capacitors that discharge and drive charged particles through an accelerating tube.
A vacuum tube that amplifies a flow of electrons.
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