multiplier

American  

[muhl-tuh-plahy-er] / ˈmʌl təˌplaɪ ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that multiplies.

2. Arithmetic. a number by which another is multiplied. multiply.

3. Physics. a device for intensifying some effect.

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multiplier British  

/ ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪə /

noun

1. a person or thing that multiplies

2. the number by which another number, the multiplicand, is multiplied See also multiplicand

3. physics any device or instrument, such as a photomultiplier, for increasing an effect

4. economics

   1. the ratio of the total change in income (resulting from successive rounds of spending) to an initial autonomous change in expenditure

   2. ( as modifier )

      multiplier effects

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multiplier Scientific  

/ mŭl′tə-plī′ər /

1. The number by which another number is multiplied.

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Etymology

Origin of multiplier

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; multiply ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

"We are hoping they can be a force multiplier," Stahl said, in an interview with Fox News.

From BBC

White House border czar Tom Homan told Fox News Sunday that ICE agents would be acting as a force multiplier.

From Barron's

That America has effectively delivered a second air force into the hands of a capable ally in a strategically important region is a force multiplier for the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Higher-income households are more likely to save additional income, leading to a lower multiplier effect.”

From Barron's

At its February investor day, CEO Subramaniam described digital intelligence as “a true force multiplier” for the company as it plans to scale its digital, AI and automation capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal