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