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multiple

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈməɫtəpəɫ// UK //mˈʌltɪpəl// mul·ti·ple General-service

n. a number that can be divided by another number without leaving any remainder. For example, 12 is a multiple of 3 because 3 goes into 12 exactly four times.

n. a number that can be divided by another smaller number an exact number of times without a remainder. In finance, it also refers to a ratio used to determine the value of a company relative to a specific metric like earnings.


SIMPLE

The number 15 is a multiple of 5.

CONTEXTUAL

Investors often look at the price-to-earnings multiple to decide if a stock is currently overvalued or a good bargain.

COMPLEX

In advanced number theory, finding the least common multiple of a set of integers is a fundamental step in solving complex modular arithmetic problems.

Antonyms
Origin

From French multiple, itself from Late Latin multiplus.

Usage

Commonly paired with the preposition 'of' when describing mathematical relationships.

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