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multiply

The correct spelling is multiply.

How to pronounce multiply

/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
noun

IPA: /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

Say it like: Mul-tip-lee

The correct spelling is multiply. An act or instance of multiplying. For example: "when you multiply 3 by 7, you get 21;  he multiplied several numbers"

Usage Examples

when you multiply 3 by 7, you get 21;  he multiplied several numbers

He had been multiplying, but it occurred to him he needed to resolve the exponents, first.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An act or instance of multiplying.

verb

  1. 1.To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).
  2. 2.(with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).
  3. 3.To grow in number.
  4. 4.To breed or propagate.
  5. 5.To perform multiplication.

adverb

  1. 1.In many or multiple ways.

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