Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
multiplies
verb
/ˈmʌltɪplaɪz/
Definition
Multiplies refers to the process of increasing a number by another number, resulting in a product.
Examples
- If you multiply 3 by 4, you get 12.
- She learns how to multiply numbers in her math class.
- Multiplying two negative numbers results in a positive number.
Meaning
To multiply means to combine groups of equal sizes. In mathematics, it often involves finding the total of a number added to itself a certain number of times.
Synonyms
- increases
- expands
- augments
