multiplication

Meanings

• noun

  The mathematical operation of finding the product of two or more numbers.

  - "The result of multiplying 3 by 5 is 15."
  - "John can't figure out the multiplication problem."

• verb

  The act of multiplying.

  - "Can you multiply these two numbers?"
  - "Sarah multiplies the numbers in her head."

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Rhymes

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compilation , preparation , station , vacation

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Variants

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multiplication , multiplications , multiplication sign , multiplication signs , multiplication table , cross multiplication , cross multiplications , cross multiplied , cross multiplies , cross multiply , cross multiplying

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Etymology

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From the Latin multiplicare, meaning 'to make many'.

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Trivia

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1. The multiplication sign ('×') is also called the cross or the multiplication cross.

2. The term 'multiplication' comes from the Latin word 'multiplicare', which means 'to make many'.

3. The largest known prime number with 100 digits is 2^82,589,933−1, which is a Mersenne prime.

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Related Concepts

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1. addition: Addition is the mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.

2. subtraction: Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers.

3. division: Division is the mathematical operation of finding the quotient of two numbers.

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Multiplication is a fundamental mathematical concept that is used in various fields such as science, engineering, business, and finance. It is often taught in elementary school and is a prerequisite for learning more complex mathematical concepts such as algebra and calculus.

How to Memorize "multiplication"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize multiplication, imagine arranging objects in rows and columns, and then counting the total number of objects in each row and multiplying that by the number of rows.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize multiplication facts, associate each fact with a word or phrase that helps you remember the product.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To use a mnemonic for multiplication, create a phrase where each word represents a digit in the multiplication problem.

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