multiplication

BrE /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃn/ AmE /ˌməltɪplɪˈkeɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 MATHEMATICS [uncountable] B2

the process of adding a number to itself a particular number of times

multiplicación, producto

  • multiplication by

Collocations multiplication table · multiplication problem

  • Multiplication is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

    La multiplicación es una de las cuatro operaciones básicas en aritmética.

2 INCREASE [uncountable] B1

an increase in something, especially a rapid or large one

aumento, crecimiento

  • multiplication of

Collocations multiplication of bacteria · multiplication of errors

  • The multiplication of the population has caused serious problems.

    El aumento de la población ha causado problemas serios.