multiplication

US /ˌmʌl.tə.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌmʌl.tə.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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the process of multiplying

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The teacher explained the concept of multiplication to the students.
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Basic arithmetic operations include addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
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an increase in number or quantity

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The rapid multiplication of cells led to the growth of the tissue.
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We observed a significant multiplication of bacteria in the culture.
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proliferationincreasereproductionpropagation
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multiplemultiple-choicemultiple sclerosis