multiple

Definition

  • noun: a number that can be produced by multiplying a smaller number
  • noun: the product of a quantity by an integer
  • adjective: more than one
  • adjective: consisting of, including, or involving more than one
  • synonyms: manifold, aggregate, quaternate

Examples

  • a 'multiple birth' [=the birth of more than one baby at a time; a birth of twins, triplets, etc.]

  • He suffered 'multiple' injuries in the accident.

  • She made 'multiple' copies of the report.

Movie quotes

  • (..) What's the blowback, Houston? - It's not good. Most of our systems are gone. Debris chain reaction is out of control and rapidly expanding. Multiple satellites are down, and they keep on falling. Define 'multiple satellites. ' - Most of them are gone. Telecommunication systems are dead. (..)
    2013 Gravity