Multiplication meaning

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The operation that, for positive integers, consists of adding a number (the multiplicand) to itself a certain number of times. The operation is extended to other numbers according to the multiplicative properties of positive integers and other algebraic properties.
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A mathematical operation performed on a pair of numbers in order to derive a third number called a product. For positive integers, multiplication consists of adding a number (the multiplicand) to itself a specified number of times. Thus multiplying 6 by 3 means adding 6 to itself three times. The operation of multiplication is extended to other real numbers according to the rules governing the multiplicative properties of positive integers.
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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)
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(uncountable, mathematics) The process of computing the sum of a number with itself a specified number of times, or any other analogous binary operation that combines other mathematical objects.
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(countable) A calculation involving multiplication.

The teacher set us ten multiplications as homework.

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Multiplication is defined as to calculate the result of repeated additions of two numbers.

An example of multiplication is 4 times 2 equals 8.

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The act or process of multiplying or the condition of being multiplied.
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Propagation of plants and animals; procreation.
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Any of certain analogous operations involving mathematical objects other than numbers.
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A multiplying or being multiplied.
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Any of certain analogous operations involving mathematical objects other than numbers.
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Origin of multiplication

Derived from Latin term multiplicare

Sentence Examples

  • (iii.) The multiplication and division of monomials is effected by means of the law of indices.

  • The operations of addition and multiplication of two given cardinal numbers can be defined by taking two classes a and 13, satisfying the conditions (1) that their cardinal numbers are respectively the given numbers, and (2) that they contain no member in common, and then by defining by reference to a and (3 two other suitable classes whose cardinal numbers are defined to be respectively the required sum and product of the cardinal numbers in question.

  • I think that there is never any alcoholic fermentation without there being at the same time organization, development and multiplication of globules, or the continued consecutive life of globules already formed."

  • The addition and multiplication of these "signed" real numbers is suitably defined, and it is proved that the usual arithmetic of such numbers follows.

  • the multiplication by 3 and the reversal of direction.

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