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

  • (..) Flaps too. *ALARM* Too low Succesful landing, runway Multiple airports, runways, two succesful landings We are simply seeing what the computer already told us. A lot of toes were stepped on in order to set this up for today. But frankly, I really don't know what you gentlemen play the game by. (..)
    2016 Sully
  • (..) when you made your decision. I would like to oversee those computer simulations Not possible during the investigation. You staid it was a dual engine failure due to multiple blows with birds? That would be unprecedented! Everything is unprecedented, until it happens for the first time. (..)
    2016 Sully