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multiples

/ˈmʌltɪplz/ /ˈmʌltəplz/

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A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

Examples :

"14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7"

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Price-earnings ratio.

Examples :

"Tech companies often trade at high multiples because investors expect rapid future growth in their earnings. "

business finance economy value

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One of a set of the same thing; a duplicate.

Examples :

"My sister has multiples of the same black shirt because she likes it so much. "

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A single individual who has multiple personalities.

Examples :

"The support group focused on helping multiples manage their different personalities and lead more integrated lives. "

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One of a set of siblings produced by a multiple birth.

Examples :

"The parents dressed the multiples in matching outfits so they could tell the triplets apart. "

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Examples :

"Our small town used to have only local shops, but now big multiples like Walmart and Target are opening stores here. "

business commerce organization industry

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A discovery resulting from the work of many people throughout history, not merely the work of the person who makes the final connection.

Examples :

"Discovering penicillin was not just Fleming's accomplishment; it's a perfect example of how scientific breakthroughs are multiples, building on the work of previous researchers on bacteria and molds. "

history science achievement