multiplier

noun

mul·​ti·​pli·​er ˈməl-tə-ˌplī(-ə)r 

: one that multiplies: such as

a

: a number by which another number is multiplied

b

: an instrument or device for multiplying or intensifying some effect

c

: a machine, mechanism, or circuit that multiplies numbers

Examples of multiplier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adi Prakash is Founder and CEO of Sentient Ventures, an AI-native firm helping companies scale smarter with AI as the multiplier. —Adi Prakash, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025

When that multiplier is taken into account, the expansion would result in an extra 14,886 jobs, according to a study issued May 27 by the Milken Institute. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 June 2025

Everyone focuses on grooming star employees, but the real force multiplier comes from building the capabilities of those surrounding them. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025

These multipliers are calculated based on prior team sales or, if the property has been around for a while, by dividing the market value by revenue. —Asli Pelit, New York Times, 21 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing multiplier

• electron multiplier

Rhymes for multiplier

• amplifier
• clarifier
• classifier
• gasifier
• magnifier
• modifier
• occupier
• pacifier
• purifier
• qualifier
• quantifier
• rectifier

Kids Definition

multiplier

noun

mul·​ti·​pli·​er ˈməl-tə-ˌplī(-ə)r 

1

: one that multiplies

2

: a number by which another number is multiplied