Multiplication Meaning in English

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Definition

Multiplication is a basic mathematical operation that means finding the total when a number is added to itself a certain number of times. It is the opposite of division.

Usage & Nuances

'Multiplication' is most commonly used in math and education. Common phrases: 'multiplication table', 'multiplication sign (×)'. Not to be confused with 'addition' or 'multiplying' used in a biological or figurative sense.

• Spanish: multiplicación
• Portuguese (BR): multiplicação
• Portuguese (PT): multiplicação
• Chinese (Simplified): 乘法
• Chinese (Traditional): 乘法
• Hindi: गुणा
• Arabic: الضرب
• Bengali: গুণ
• Russian: умножение
• Japanese: 掛け算
• Vietnamese: phép nhân
• Korean: 곱셈
• Turkish: çarpma
• Urdu: ضرب
• Indonesian: perkalian

Example Sentences

We learned multiplication in math class today.

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The multiplication of 4 and 5 is 20.

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She used a calculator to check her multiplication.

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I'm still trying to memorize the multiplication table.

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For some people, multiplication was the hardest math skill to learn.

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Can you help me with this multiplication problem?

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