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
As a remedy, researchers have created a soft mechanical metamaterial—a rubber sheet cut into a repeating pattern—that can perform matrix-vector multiplication using floppy modes, or motions that require almost no energy.
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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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The Nevada Irrigation District says the increases are necessary to fix aging infrastructure while keeping up with rising costs.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Spencer said West Coast Tomato anticipates a 10% to 15% increase in costs in the fall, driven by rising transportation, oil and fertilizer prices.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte played without Wilfried Zaha, who was suspended for the match for yellow-card accumulation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The ice machine had an accumulation of residue.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Alex Lehnert,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In addition to a requirement for a warrant to access Americans' data, critics also want greater protections on how the FBI or other agencies can search communications and how that is reported to the public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the aftermath of the Google fiasco, Cukor turns to Palantir (in addition to Microsoft and Amazon) to make Maven a reality.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Multiplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplication. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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