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

Every trillion rupiah in new investment can produce almost $900 million in economic output and create close to 4,000 skilled jobs — positioning film as not just a cultural force but a powerful economic multiplier. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025

The multiplier is automatically included and randomly assigned for every play at the time of purchase. —Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 25 Nov. 2025

In the latest drawing, a ticket sold in Michigan won $3 million by matching all five white balls and the 3X multiplier, the lottery said. —Hanna Park, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025

One ticket purchased in Michigan matched five white balls with a 3X multiplier to win $3 million. —Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 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