multiplierとは意味・読み方・使い方

発音

• enPR: mŭlʹ-tĭ-plī'-ər, IPA^(key): /ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪəɹ/
  • (英国発音) IPA^(key): [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ə(ɹ)]
  • (米国発音) IPA^(key): [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ɚ]
• ハイフネーション: mul‧ti‧pli‧er

名詞

multiplier (複数形 multipliers)

1. (arithmetic) A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.

   In the expression 5 × 7, the "5" is a multiplier.

   The score multiplier increases each time you complete a level of the video game.

2. (grammar) An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.

   English multipliers include "double" and "triple".

3. (economics) A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
4. (physics) Any of several devices used to enhance a signal
   1. (physics, obsolete) a coil; when Johann Schweigger in 1820 invented the electric coil, increasing the electro-magnetic field from a single wire, this invention was called a multiplier.
5. A multiplier onion.
   • 1995, Marian Coonse, Onions, Leeks and Garlic: A Handbook for Gardeners (page 52)

     Shallots are the most prolific of all the multipliers, and easier to grow than onions.

上位語

• (arithmetic): operand

等位語

• (grammar): cardinal number, distributive number, ordinal number

参考

Other terms used in arithmetic operations:

Advanced hyperoperations: tetration, pentation, hexation

• mechanical torque multiplier
• power multiplier (outlet)

アナグラム

• multiperil