multiplication
/ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण मल्टिप्लिकेशन
गुणा, गुणन
Core word
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[U] mathematics
the process of adding a number to itself a particular number of times
गुणा, गुणन
- Children learn addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in primary school.
- Radhika can do multiplication of two-digit numbers in her head.
- a multiplication table
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- The teacher revised the multiplication tables with the class.
- Multiplication is faster than repeated addition.
- He checked the multiplication with a calculator.
Opposite division
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[U] formal
a large increase in the number or amount of something
वृद्धि, बढ़ोतरी, प्रजनन (संख्या में)
- the rapid multiplication of bacteria in warm food
- Overcrowding caused the multiplication of small shops along the highway.
- The multiplication of mosquitoes after the rains caused alarm.
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- Doctors worry about the multiplication of resistant germs.
- The multiplication of mobile phone shops changed the street.
Synonyms increase growth proliferation spread
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
multiplication (uncountable noun, maths)
Multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers. In this sense it is uncountable: 'Multiplication is easier with tables.'
Multiplication संख्याओं को गुणा करने की प्रक्रिया है। इस अर्थ में यह uncountable है: 'Multiplication is easier with tables.'
- Radhika learnt multiplication tables up to twenty.
- Multiplication is repeated addition.
multiplication of / by
Use multiplication of one number by another, or the multiplication of A and B.
'Multiplication of one number by another' या 'the multiplication of A and B' प्रयुक्त होता है।
- The multiplication of 6 by 7 gives 42.
- Division is the opposite of multiplication.
multiplication (a large increase)
Outside maths, multiplication means a rapid increase in number or amount, often followed by of.
गणित के बाहर multiplication का अर्थ संख्या या मात्रा में तेज़ वृद्धि है, प्रायः of के साथ।
- The multiplication of mobile phones changed communication.
- Cell multiplication is rapid in young tissue.
multiplication + noun
Common compounds are multiplication table, multiplication sign, multiplication problem and multiplication sum.
सामान्य मिश्र शब्द हैं multiplication table, multiplication sign, multiplication problem और multiplication sum।
- The multiplication sign is written as a small cross.
- She wrote a multiplication table on the board.
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multiplication + noun
multiplication tablemultiplication signmultiplication summultiplication factmultiplication problem
- Our teacher tests the multiplication table every morning.
verb + multiplication
dolearnteachpractisecheck
- Children practise multiplication with flashcards.
adjective + multiplication
quicklongsimplementalrapid
- Mental multiplication helps in competitive exams.
biology and growth
cell multiplicationmultiplication of bacteriamultiplication of speciesrapid multiplication
- Rapid multiplication of bacteria spoiled the milk.
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- Vedic mathematics offers quick methods of multiplication.
वैदिक गणित गुणा के तेज़ तरीक़े देता है।
- Multiplication and division are taught together in Class 4.
गुणा और भाग कक्षा 4 में साथ-साथ सिखाए जाते हैं।
- The class recited the multiplication tables loudly.
कक्षा ने ज़ोर से पहाड़े दोहराए।
- Check your multiplication again before you submit the sum.
सवाल जमा करने से पहले अपना गुणा एक बार फिर जाँच लें।
- The multiplication of weeds destroyed the farmer's crop.
खरपतवार के तेज़ी से बढ़ने से किसान की फ़सल नष्ट हो गई।
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✗ He is good in multiplication.
✓ He is good at multiplication.
Good takes at for a skill or subject.
किसी कौशल या विषय के लिए good के साथ at आता है।
✗ Multiply 5 with 4 to get the answer.
✓ Multiply 5 by 4 to get the answer.
The verb multiply takes by for the number you multiply with.
Multiply के साथ गुणक संख्या से पहले by आता है।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Usage: the multiplication sign is ×, and a list of the results of multiplying numbers together is a multiplication table, called 'tables' in Indian schools.
Usage में गुणा का चिह्न × है, और संख्याओं को आपस में गुणा करने के परिणामों की सूची को multiplication table कहते हैं, जिसे भारतीय स्कूलों में 'पहाड़ा' या 'tables' कहा जाता है।