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

In particular, it's conceived as a way of keeping valuable attack helicopters like the AH-54 Apache and their crews away from the heat of combat while acting as force multipliers to make the helicopter much more effective. — David Szondy july 21, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Ecosystem players should function as force multipliers so that speed can translate into certified, scalable output, not just faster prototypes. — Jean-Louis Rassineux, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

There are also increasing luxury tax multipliers the more a team goes above the luxury tax line, set at about $188 million last season and $200 million in 2026-27. — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 4 July 2026

What initially emerged as a method of compensating for artillery shortages has become one of the most important combat multipliers on the modern battlefield. — Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing multiplier

• electron multiplier

Rhymes for multiplier

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• attire
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• ceasefire
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• desire
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• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer

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