Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

doubling

verb, noun
/ˈdʌblɪŋ/
Definition
The act of making something twice as much or as many; an increase or addition that results in a total that is twice the original amount.
Examples
  • She is doubling her savings by contributing more to her retirement fund.
  • They are experiencing doubling in sales this quarter compared to the last.
Meaning
To double is to increase something by a factor of two. It can refer to numbers, quantities, or actions that occur twofold.
Synonyms
  • twice
  • doubling up
  • twofold