multiplication

UK
/ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmʌltəplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

multiplicationnoun
multiplications
pl
Multiplication is one of the basic operations in mathematics.
Умножение - одна из основных операций в математике.
multiplicationadjective
UK
/ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmʌltəplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the mathematical operation of multiplication.

Definitions

multiplicationnoun
The mathematical operation of finding the product of two or more numbers.
Multiplication of 7 and 8 results in 56.
The act or process of increasing in number, especially in terms of reproduction or growth.
The rapid multiplication of bacteria in the petri dish was observed under the microscope.
multiplicationadjective
Relating to or involving the operation of multiplication (used only before a noun).
The pupils filled in a multiplication table during the lesson.