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multiplying

/ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪɪŋ/ /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪɪŋ/

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verb

To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

Examples :

"The bacteria are multiplying quickly in the warm milk. "

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verb

(with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).

Examples :

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

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To grow in number.

Examples :

"The rabbits in the garden are multiplying quickly. "

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verb

To breed or propagate.

Examples :

"Rabbits are known for multiplying quickly, so it's important to keep them in separate enclosures if you don't want a lot of them. "

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To perform multiplication.

Examples :

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

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To be a factor in a multiplication with (another factor).

Examples :

"The teacher is multiplying 5 by 3 to show the students how to get 15. "

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noun

An act of multiplication.

Examples :

"The teacher explained the concept of dividing by using multiplying as a way to check the answer. "

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