multiplier factor
Definition
Noun A number by which another number (the multiplicand) is multiplied. It is the factor that performs the multiplication in an arithmetic operation.
Usage
The term "multiplier factor" specifies the particular number that acts as the operator in a multiplication equation. It answers the question "by how much is the multiplicand being multiplied?"
Examples
- In the equation 5 x 3 = 15, the number 3 is the multiplier factor.
- The economist explained that a multiplier factor of 1.5 was applied to the initial investment to estimate the total economic impact.
- To convert miles to kilometers, you use a multiplier factor of approximately 1.609.
Advanced Usage
- In economics, the "fiscal multiplier" or "spending multiplier" is a key concept that measures the effect of increased government spending on a nation's overall economic output.
- In electronics, a "frequency multiplier" is a circuit that uses a nonlinear component to generate an output signal whose frequency is an integer multiple (the multiplier factor) of the input frequency.
Variants and Related Words
- Multiplier (noun): A more common and concise synonym for "multiplier factor." (e.g., )
- Coefficient (noun): A numerical or constant factor in an algebraic term. While similar, a coefficient is specifically part of an algebraic expression. (e.g., )
- Scaling factor (noun): A number used to uniformly change the size or magnitude of something, which is often achieved through multiplication.
Synonyms
- Multiplier
- Scaling factor
- Coefficient (in specific contexts)
Antonyms
- Divisor: The number by which another number is divided.
Noun
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the number by which a multiplicand is multiplied
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