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noun

  • The period required for a quantity undergoing exponential growth to increase to twice its initial size or value.

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So we’re over 20,000, but what we’re seeing is that the doubling time of the outbreak is increasing, which means that it’s taking longer to double the number of cases.

From Slate Sep. 16, 2022

Comparison of the two reports shows the variant’s doubling time is about two days, in line with the pattern already found in other European countries, ISS said.

From Reuters Dec. 23, 2021

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Possible Synonyms

  • exponential growth period
  • Rule of 72
  • J-curve interval
  • duplication interval

Possible Antonyms

  • halving time
  • contraction interval
  • period of decline
  • decay period
  • half-life

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