doubling
word · lemma: double
Definition
Doubling means making something twice as much or repeating it so there are two of the same thing.
Usage & Nuances
'Doubling' is commonly used in math, science, music, and sports. It often refers to making something exactly twice as much; it can also mean repeating an action. Watch for phrases like 'doubling time' (how long to become double) and 'doubling down' (making a stronger commitment).
Spanish: duplicación - doblar (acción)Portuguese (BR): duplicação - dobrar (ação)Portuguese (PT): duplicação - dobrar (ação)Chinese (Simplified): 加倍 - 翻倍Chinese (Traditional): 加倍 - 翻倍Hindi: दुगुना करना - दोहरानाArabic: مضاعفة - تكرارBengali: দ্বিগুণ করা - পুনরাবৃত্তি করাRussian: удвоение - повторениеJapanese: 倍増 - 繰り返しVietnamese: gấp đôi - lặp lạiKorean: 두 배로 늘리기 - 반복하기Turkish: ikiye katlama - tekrarlamaUrdu: دوگنا کرنا - دہراناIndonesian: melipatgandakan - mengulang
Example Sentences
The company is doubling its production this year.
basic
We saw the population doubling in five years.
basic
He is doubling the recipe to serve more guests.
basic
You should avoid doubling your mistakes by not checking your work.
natural
His salary ended up doubling after the promotion.
natural
We're doubling down on our efforts to solve the problem.
natural