Meaning of the word multiple in English

What does multiple mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

multiple

US /ˈmʌl.tə.pəl/

UK /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pəl/

consisting of or involving many individuals or elements

Example:

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The problem has multiple solutions.

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She received multiple awards for her work.

Synonym:

numerous various diverse manifold many

a quantity that contains another quantity an exact number of times

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12 is a multiple of 3.

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Find the least common multiple of 4 and 6.