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multi·pli·ca·tion (mul′tə pli kā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a multiplying or being multiplied
  2. Math. the process of finding the number or quantity (product) obtained by repeated additions of a specified number or quantity (multiplicand) a specified number of times (multiplier): symbolized in various ways (Ex.: 3×4=12 or 3·4=12, which means 3+3+3+3=12, to add the number three together four times)

Etymology: ME multiplicacioun < OFr multiplication < L multiplicatio

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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