multiplier

noun

mul·​ti·​pli·​er ˈməl-tə-ˌplī(-ə)r How to pronounce multiplier (audio)
: 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

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Advertisement What these capitals have built is a series of bilateral relationships, some stronger than others, that function as force multipliers. — Ariane Tabatabai, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 This reframes Florida’s position in fifth place, where its unusually large elderly driving population likely acts as a multiplier, helping contextualize why Texas and California remain in the upper tier. — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 In particular, it's conceived as a way of keeping valuable attack helicopters like the AH-54 Apache and their crews away from the heat of combat while acting as force multipliers to make the helicopter much more effective. — David Szondy july 21, New Atlas, 21 July 2026 Ecosystem players should function as force multipliers so that speed can translate into certified, scalable output, not just faster prototypes. — Jean-Louis Rassineux, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiplier

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multiplier was in the 15th century

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“Multiplier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiplier. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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multiplier

noun
mul·​ti·​pli·​er ˈməl-tə-ˌplī(-ə)r How to pronounce multiplier (audio)
1
: one that multiplies
2
: a number by which another number is multiplied

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