Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

multiplying

verb

/ˈməl.tɪ.plɪ.aɪŋ/

Definition

The process of increasing a number by combining it with itself a certain number of times.

Examples

When you multiply 4 by 3, you get 12.
Multiplying large numbers can be done using various methods such as long multiplication.
In math class, we practiced multiplying fractions to improve our skills.

Meaning

Multiplying refers to the mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a specific number of times, effectively scaling it up by a certain factor.