Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decuple
verb
/ˈdɛk.jʊ.pl̩/
Definition
to multiply by ten; to increase tenfold.
Examples
- The population of the city is expected to decuple over the next decade.
- If we decuple our efforts, we can achieve our goal much faster.
- She managed to decuple her savings by investing wisely.
Meaning
The term ‘decuple’ refers specifically to the act of making something ten times greater or larger in quantity or size.
Synonyms
- tenfold
- multiply by ten
- increase ten times
