as in increase
the act or process of becoming greater in number
there's been a steady multiplication in our attic of obsolete video equipment as new technologies come on the market
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Recent Examples of multiplication
Emerging systems, including optical setups and resistive arrays, focus on matrix-vector multiplication—a key operation in machine learning.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Some affect people’s immune systems, while others involve the uncontrollable multiplication of abnormal lymphocytes, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
At Google DeepMind, Fawzi had led the team that in 2022 developed its AlphaTensor AI, which discovered new ways to do matrix multiplication, a fundamental mathematical process for training and running neural networks and many other computer applications.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Leadership Development Approach From the outset of launching Apex, Iftiu acknowledges that his biggest learning curve involved shifting focus from personal production to leadership multiplication.
—William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Some affect people’s immune systems, while others involve the uncontrollable multiplication of abnormal lymphocytes, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
At Google DeepMind, Fawzi had led the team that in 2022 developed its AlphaTensor AI, which discovered new ways to do matrix multiplication, a fundamental mathematical process for training and running neural networks and many other computer applications.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Leadership Development Approach From the outset of launching Apex, Iftiu acknowledges that his biggest learning curve involved shifting focus from personal production to leadership multiplication.
—William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplication
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Vector control districts in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties have confirmed a significant increase in mosquito activity, which is highly unusual for this time of the year.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Both were part of RTD’s FasTracks project, approved by voters in 2004 on the understanding that revenues from a sales tax increase would fund eventual extension of the G Line to Golden and the B Line to Boulder and Longmont.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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The National Weather Service predicts total snow accumulations between 14 and 18 inches, with blizzard conditions possible.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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The government office of the Tyrol region said intense snowfall over the last week led to accumulations of up to 5 feet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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In addition to Colombia’s Gomez, the Aztecs’ roster includes athletes from Mexico (Cano), Sweden (Bergdahl) and Hungary (junior swimmer Reka Nyiradi).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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In addition to his daughter, survivors include his sons, Christopher and Timothy, and his grandson, Brandon.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Multiplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplication. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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