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
With the new mid-weight model, Google has implemented a streamlined embedding module for vision, featuring single-matrix multiplication and positional embedding, which allows the data to pass to the LLM with proper spatial awareness.
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ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Your private key is a random number; your public key is derived from it through elliptic curve multiplication — a computation that is easy to perform in one direction but, for any classical computer, practically impossible to reverse.
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Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
The design required the production team to bring a broad range of understandings, everything from electromagnetism, solenoid latches, lever arm weight multiplication, spring hinges, DMX triggers, foam fabrication, and sculpture.
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Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
Multiplying a vector by a matrix traditionally takes 16 multiplication steps and 16 addition steps.
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Olivia Hsu,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Your private key is a random number; your public key is derived from it through elliptic curve multiplication — a computation that is easy to perform in one direction but, for any classical computer, practically impossible to reverse.
—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
The design required the production team to bring a broad range of understandings, everything from electromagnetism, solenoid latches, lever arm weight multiplication, spring hinges, DMX triggers, foam fabrication, and sculpture.
—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
Multiplying a vector by a matrix traditionally takes 16 multiplication steps and 16 addition steps.
—
Olivia Hsu,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplication
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Hispanics or Latinos were the target of the biggest increase in racially or ethnically motivated hate crimes, according to the report.
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However, the report noted that much of this rise was due to an increase in the number of billionaires, not just three-comma club members getting richer.
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Ocean heat content — a measure of heat stored through the upper layers of the ocean — has reached record highs in recent years, reflecting a long-term accumulation of heat across the global ocean.
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Ultimately, managing one's emotions is paramount for true wealth accumulation.
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While snow totals remain uncertain, this storm is forecast to bring colder air and has a better chance of bringing more widespread and meaningful accumulating snow, particularly in the mountains and higher elevations.
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Wade is the first free-agent addition to the Sixers since Mike Gansey replaced Daryl Morey as the team's new president of basketball operations.
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Its newest addition—part of hotelier Ian Schrager’s Edition chain—is a decidedly more subdued affair, and that’s by design.
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“Multiplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplication. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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