Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
multiplication
Noun
/ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of combining equal groups to find the total number of items.
Examples
- 2 multiplied by 3 equals 6.
- In school, we learn multiplication tables to help with arithmetic.
- Multiplication can be visualized with arrays or groups of objects.
Meaning
Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times.
Synonyms
- Times
- Product
- Repeated addition
