multiplier

/ˌmʌltəˈplaɪər/
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Other forms: multipliers

Definitions of multiplier
  1. noun
    the number by which a multiplicand is multiplied
    synonyms: multiplier factor
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    types:
    scale factor
    a number used as a multiplier in scaling
    time-scale factor
    the ratio of the simulation time to the time of the real process
    type of:
    number
    a concept of quantity involving zero and units
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