multiple
adjective
consisting of, having, or involving several or many individuals, parts, elements, relations, etc.; manifold.
multiples
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pluralof multiple.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Therefore investors are continuing “to reprice growth-heavy equity valuations in general,” meaning they’re taking a fresh look at the high stock multiples associated with companies that borrow money to help fuel their growth.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
The shares of many industry groups have fallen sharply and tech darlings are no longer commanding the multiples that they once did.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
And tech darlings are no longer commanding the multiples that they once did.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Crucially, with the broader market spinning its wheels of late, surging earnings mean price-to-earnings multiples have dropped.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
To make the fraction smaller, I know that both numbers are multiples of five.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
