multiplier

BrE /ˈmʌltɪplaɪə/ AmE /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

noun en → es

1 MATHEMATICS [singular] B2

a number by which another number is multiplied in a mathematical operation

multiplicador, factor multiplicativo

  • the multiplier of sth

Collocations multiplier effect · price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio as a multiplier

  • The multiplier in this equation is 5.

    El multiplicador en esta ecuación es cinco.

2 ECONOMICS [singular] C1

a factor that increases the effect of something, especially in economics or finance

factor de multiplicación, efecto multiplicador

  • the multiplier for sth

Collocations multiplier effect on employment · investment as a multiplier

  • The government's spending has a multiplier effect on the economy.

    El gasto del gobierno tiene un efecto multiplicador en la economía.