Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

doubling-time

noun

/ˈdʌb.lɪŋ taɪm/

Definition

The period of time required for a quantity to double in size or value.

Examples

The doubling time of the population in the city is estimated to be around 20 years.
In finance, if an investment has a doubling time of 10 years, it means it will take that long for the initial amount to double in value.
The resource’s doubling time can help predict future availability and sustainability.

Meaning

Doubling time is commonly used in fields such as population growth, finance, and resource depletion to measure how long it will take for something to increase to twice its current amount.