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Definition of multiplication noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

multiplication

noun
 
/ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃn/
 
/ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃn/
[uncountable]
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  1. the act or process of multiplying numbers
    • The children are learning multiplication and division.
    • the multiplication sign (×)
    compare division
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryMultiplication is used before these nouns:
    • table
    See full entry
  2. the act or process of increasing very much in number or amount
    • Multiplication of cells leads to rapid growth of the organism.
  3. Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin multiplicatio(n-), from multiplicare.
See multiplication in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee multiplication in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
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