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multiplier Definition

multi·plier (mul′tə plī′ər)

noun

  1. a person or thing that multiplies or increases
  2. Econ. the ratio between the total increase in income resulting from the stimulating effect of an initial expenditure and the initial expenditure itself
  3. Math. the number by which another number (the multiplicand) is, or is to be, multiplied
  4. Physics any device for multiplying, or intensifying, some effect

multiplier Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • apply: Can I apply a multiplier to get the right figures?
  • set: You can now set the ammo multiplier to any value.
  • call: We'll then put a value into a variable called multiplier.
  • use: You can use the point multiplier to increase the points at the end of the game.

Adjective modifier

  • non-domestic: The non-domestic rating multiplier includes a supplement to pay for small business relief.
  • appropriate: The local authority works out the Business Rates bill by multiplying the rateable value of the property by the appropriate multiplier.
  • standard: This is done by applying a standard multiplier to the increased value of the eventual pension benefit.
  • small: You will still need to submit an application to be eligible for the small business multiplier.
  • low: The fuel scale charge would be a multiplier of the emission level, with possibly a lower multiplier being used for less polluting vehicles.
  • national: Each year the Government also sets a national non-domestic multiplier.

Modifies a noun

  • reel: Paul had sensibly chosen a Shimano Charter Special 1000 multiplier reel, also filled with braid line.
  • effect: The success of early starters had a multiplier effect.
  • setting: I know that there are ways to unlock the clock multiplier settings on the AMD processors that have them locked - click here!
  • approach: Firstly, some adjustment to the traditional multiplier approach to take into account the uncertainty.

Noun used with modifier

  • ammo: You can now set the ammo multiplier to any value.
  • clock: See the clock multiplier lock release tip above for details on how to join these links.
  • rating: The non-domestic rating multiplier includes a supplement to pay for small business relief.
  • electron: The glasses used to manufacture Burle electron multipliers have been specially formulated to produce low background noise.
  • combat: Good public affairs operations can be a great combat multiplier.
  • force: What is the potential for the equipment to be a force multiplier?