multiple

/'mʌltipl/

Thân thiện

The teacher asked the students to solve multiple math problems on the board.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Consisting of, involving, or affecting more than one part, entity, or individual: Used to describe something that is not single or simple, but composed of several elements.
   • Manifold, numerous: Indicates a large number or variety of similar items or aspects.

2. Noun:

   • (Mathematics) A number that can be divided by another number without a remainder: The product obtained when a given whole number (the integer) is multiplied by any other whole number.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • The company has multiple offices across the country.
  • She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
  • The decision was influenced by multiple factors.

• Noun:

  • 20 is a multiple of 5 because 5 x 4 = 20.
  • Find the least common multiple of 6 and 8.

Advanced Usage

• "Multiple choice": A type of question or test item where the respondent selects the correct answer from several given options.

  • The exam consisted entirely of multiple choice questions.

• "In multiple(s)": In several identical copies or instances.

  • The document was printed in multiple for distribution.

Variants and Related Words

• Multiply (verb): To increase in number; to perform the mathematical operation of multiplication.

  • Rabbits multiply quickly.
  • Multiply six by four to get twenty-four.

• Multiplicity (noun): A large number or variety.

  • The city is known for the multiplicity of its cultural offerings.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Several, various, numerous, manifold, many.
• Noun: Product (in a mathematical context).

Related Phrases

• Common multiple: A number that is a multiple of two or more given numbers.

  • 12 is a common multiple of 3 and 4.

• Lowest/Least Common Multiple (LCM): The smallest positive number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

  • The LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
   • multiple birth
   • multiple ownership
   • made multiple copies of the speech
   • his multiple achievements in public life
   • her multiple personalities
   • a pineapple is a multiple fruit

Noun

1. the product of a quantity by an integer
   • 36 is a multiple of 9