Meaning & use
multiplier
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a factor by which a quantity is multiplied, or something that increases or amplifies an effect.
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In the game, collecting a power-up gives you a score multiplier.
Economists study the multiplier effect of government spending on overall economic growth.
A note on using this word
Multiplier is used both literally in mathematics and figuratively to describe anything that magnifies an outcome, like a 'force multiplier.'
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