multiplication

Definitions

The process of adding a number to itself a specified number of times.

The act or process of increasing in number, quantity, or degree.

A mathematical operation that at its simplest is an abbreviated process of adding an integer to itself a specified number of times.

Examples

The teacher explained the basic rules of multiplication to the third-grade class.

The rapid multiplication of bacteria in the petri dish was observed by the researchers.

Synonyms

increase proliferation augmentation expansion reproduction accumulation growth

Antonyms

division reduction diminution decrease subtraction contraction lessening