Definition of multiplier Multiplier

/mʌˈltʌplajˌɚ/ - [multuplayer] - mul•ti•pli•er

We found 9 definitions of multiplier from 4 different sources.

What does multiplier mean?

Noun Plural: multipliers
multiplier - the number by which a multiplicand is multiplied
		multiplier factor
		number an item of merchandise offered for sale; "she preferred the black nylon number"; "this sweater is an all-wool number"

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multiplier (Noun)
A number by which another the multiplicand is to be multiplied.
multiplier (Noun)
An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.
multiplier (Noun)
A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
multiplier (Noun)
Any of several devices used to enhance a signal.

multiplier (n.)
One who, or that which, multiplies or increases number.
multiplier (n.)
The number by which another number is multiplied. See the Note under Multiplication.
multiplier (n.)
An instrument for multiplying or increasing by repetition or accumulation the intensity of a force or action, as heat or electricity. It is particularly used to render such a force or action appreciable or measurable when feeble. See Thermomultiplier.