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, 21 Apr. 2025

The player added a 3X multiplier to their ticket, which brought their prize to $3 million. —Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025

The ones that know attention is a currency — and controversy, when born out of believe and conviction, and used with integrity, is a multiplier. —Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Or tilt the scoring multipliers in such a way that an ace high is unbeatable? —Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 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