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doubling

/ˈdʌblɪŋ/ /ˈdəblɪŋ/

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To multiply by two.

Examples :

"The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter."

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To fold over so as to make two folds.

Examples :

"To make a pleat, double the material at the waist."

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To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.

Examples :

"The price of milk is doubling this month, making groceries more expensive. "

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To increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size.

Examples :

"Our earnings have doubled in the last year."

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To get a two-base hit.

Examples :

"The batter doubled into the corner."

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(sometimes followed by up) To clench (a fist).

Examples :

"Seeing the unfair call, the player started doubling his fist in anger. "

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(often followed by together or up) To join or couple.

Examples :

"The seamstress was doubling the fabric together to make it thicker and warmer. "

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To repeat exactly; copy.

Examples :

"The actor was doubling for the movie star during the dangerous stunt scene. "

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(often followed by as) To play a second part or serve a second role.

Examples :

"A spork is a kind of fork that doubles as a spoon."

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To turn sharply, following a winding course.

Examples :

"The rabbit, startled by the sound, was doubling back through the tall grass to avoid the hunter. "

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To sail around (a headland or other point).

Examples :

"The small sailboat was carefully doubling the rocky headland to reach the sheltered bay. "

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To duplicate (a part) either in unison or at the octave above or below it.

Examples :

"The flute player was doubling the melody line an octave higher, creating a richer sound. "

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(usually followed by "on") To be capable of performing (upon an additional instrument).

Examples :

"The musician is a woodwind specialist, often doubling on clarinet and saxophone in the orchestra. "

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To make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract.

Examples :

""In the bridge game, she considered doubling their bid to increase the score if they couldn't make the contract." "

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To double down.

Examples :

"Faced with a challenging math problem, Maria initially hesitated, but then she decided to double down and spend extra time working on it until she understood the solution. "

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To cause (a ball) to rebound from a cushion before entering the pocket.

Examples :

"He was doubling the eight ball, trying to win the game with a tricky shot off the side cushion. "

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(followed by for) To act as substitute.

Examples :

"My sister is doubling for me at the store this week; she's substituting for me. "

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To go or march at twice the normal speed.

Examples :

"The drill sergeant yelled, "Alright soldiers, start doubling! Move faster!" "

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To multiply the strength or effect of by two.

Examples :

"Sorry, this store does not double coupons."

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To unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two.

Examples :

"The soldiers doubled their ranks, forming a single, stronger line. "

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(of a station) To transmit simultaneously on the same channel as another station, either unintentionally or deliberately, causing interference.

Examples :

"Could you please repeat your last transmission? Another station was doubling with you."

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The process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two.

Examples :

"The doubling of the price of gasoline this year has made commuting very expensive. "

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The act of turning around, or doubling back.

Examples :

"The lost hiker's doubling back to the last known trail marker proved crucial in their rescue. "

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A pleat or fold.

Examples :

"The seamstress carefully pressed the doubling in the skirt to create a neat, even fold. "

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A trick; double-dealing.

Examples :

""The used car salesman's doubling was apparent when he promised a warranty but the contract said something different." "

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