multiplication table
Definition
- Noun:
- A mathematical chart: A "multiplication table" is a structured list or grid that shows the products of two numbers, typically arranged in rows and columns where each cell contains the result of multiplying the row header by the column header. It is commonly used as a learning tool for basic arithmetic, especially for children memorizing the results of multiplying numbers from 1 to 10 or 12.
Usage Examples
- (The teacher required the children to learn the products of numbers 1 through 10 by heart.)
- (He referred to the chart to verify the results of his calculations.)
Advanced Usage
- "to learn one's multiplication tables": to commit to memory the standard set of multiplication facts.
- Every child in the class had to learn their multiplication tables by the end of the year. (Each student was required to memorize the basic multiplication results.)
Variants and Related Words
Multiplication (n): the mathematical operation of adding a number to itself a specified number of times.
- Multiplication is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic. (The process of repeated addition.)
Table (n): a systematic arrangement of data, usually in rows and columns.
- The table showed the results of the experiment. (The data was organized in a grid format.)
Synonyms
- Times table: an alternative term for "multiplication table," often used in educational contexts.
- She studied her times table before the test. (She reviewed the multiplication facts for numbers 1 to 12.)
Related Idioms
- "to know one's multiplication tables": to be well-versed in basic multiplication facts.
- He knows his multiplication tables so well that he can do mental math instantly. (He has memorized the products and can calculate quickly without a chart.)