times

American  

[tahymz] / taɪmz /

preposition

1. multiplied by.

   Two times four is eight.

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Etymology

Origin of times

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; time ( def. )

Example Sentences

More significant investment with longer lead times would be needed to grow beyond 1.4 million barrels.

From The Wall Street Journal

A purchase is theoretically possible and has historic precedents—although expanding one’s territory with gold or other payments has become rarer in modern times as nation states replaced empires and kingly realms.

From The Wall Street Journal

The forward, who played at the 1982 World Cup, scored 21 goals in 63 appearances for England and captained his national side 31 times.

From BBC

Louise, 15, is “afflicted by the plight of the middle child,” in that everyone ignores her even in the best of times.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Catherine says introducing a mandatory waiting period would be pointless as the wait times for a driving test are already so long.

From BBC

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