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

The multiplier is automatically included and randomly assigned for every play at the time of purchase. —Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025

Under Complete Communities, developers in different neighborhoods can use different floor-area multipliers — ranging from two in coastal areas up to eight in areas with mass transit, high-paying jobs and educational opportunities. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025

For China, with its severe constraints on computational power, such multipliers are almost certainly incredibly valuable. —Ben Buchanan, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2025

The lucky tickets also matched a 2x multiplier to win $2 million each. —Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 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