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Definition of times

: multiplied by two times two is four

Examples of times in a Sentence

Two times two is four.

First Known Use of times

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Times.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/times. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.

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Kids Definition of times

: multiplied by 2 times 4 is 8.

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