multiply

/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to increase or add to something in amount or degree; to make something more numerous or complex

“The company decided to multiply its production to meet the growing demand.”

2. verb

to find the product of two or more numbers

“To multiply 4 and 5, we use the multiplication table.”

3. noun

the process of increasing or adding to something in amount or degree

“The company’s growth is due to the multiplication of its online sales.”

4. noun

a product obtained by multiplying numbers

“The multiplication of 4 and 5 is 20.”

Synonyms

  • augment
  • expand
  • increase

Antonyms

  • decrease
  • reduce