Word
treble
Phoneticstre·ble
US/ˈtɹɛbəɫ/
UK/tɹˈɛbəl/
Definitions
01high-pitched music
adj. describes the highest sounds or voices in music.
adj. pertaining to the highest singing voice or the highest-pitched part in a musical composition.
“The choir needs more treble voices for the high notes in this song.”
“The composer assigned the melody to the treble clef, ensuring the flute's high register would soar above the orchestral accompaniment.”
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02threefold
adj. having three parts or being three times as much.
adj. consisting of three parts or being three times as great in amount or number.
“The company saw a treble increase in profits over the last year.”
“The witness provided a treble account of the events, though the three versions differed in several key details.”
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03high-frequency sound
n. the high-pitched part of a sound, like the high notes on a radio.
n. the high-frequency component of a sound or audio signal.
“You should turn down the treble on the speakers if the sound is too sharp.”
“The audio engineer adjusted the treble to enhance the clarity of the vocals without introducing unwanted hiss into the recording.”
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04three sporting wins
n. winning three important trophies or games in one season.
n. the achievement of winning three major trophies or competitions in a single season.
“The team celebrated after winning the treble, including the league and the cup.”
“Securing the treble remains the ultimate ambition for top-tier European clubs, requiring consistent excellence across domestic and international competitions.”
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05dartboard section
n. the small ring on a dartboard that gives you three times the points.
n. the narrow inner ring of a dartboard segment that triples the value of the number hit.
“He won the game by hitting the treble twenty with his final dart.”
“Professional players consistently aim for the treble segments to maximise their scoring potential during the opening rounds of a match.”
Technical
06to multiply by three
v. to make something three times bigger or more.
v. to increase or multiply a quantity by three.
“The city plans to treble the number of bike lanes by next year.”
“The government aims to treble its investment in renewable energy infrastructure to meet the ambitious carbon-reduction targets set for the next decade.”
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Usage
Commonly used as a transitive verb taking a direct object.
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Real-World Examples
“The population has trebled in the space of 40 years.” “She was the last athlete to achieve a sprint treble at the European Championships in 2018, 12 months before completing her rise to the top of an individual global podium.” “Rangers had to settle for a domestic treble that season.” “Chelsea’s domestic treble meant 15 of their players were in this year’s top 100.” Etymology
PIE word *tréyes From Middle English treble, from Old French treble, from Latin triplus. Doublet of triple.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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