doubling

American  

[duhb-ling] / ˈdʌb lɪŋ /

noun

Nautical.

1. the part of the upper or lower end of one spar of a mast that is overlapped by another spar above or below it.

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Etymology

Origin of doubling

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; double, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Early-stage venture firm Antler has kicked its investment into overdrive in the last five years, doubling down on a high-volume strategy it says will pay off in the artificial intelligence era.

From The Wall Street Journal

His net worth surged, more than doubling, to around $726 billion at the end of the year, according to Forbes’s calculations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Companies are pruning underperforming legacy brands and doubling down on faster-growing categories.

From Barron's

Yet Amorim is doubling down on his view there is no point signing players if they are not part of a longer-term vision.

From BBC

Given the fund’s inherent volatility, and its sharp doubling over the four weeks from late November to mid-December, the recent pullback looks justified.

From Barron's

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