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Multiplication

noun

The mathematical operation of adding a number to itself a specified number of times.

Example Sentences

"The multiplication of 3 times 4 equals 12."

"Knowing multiplication tables makes solving math problems faster."

Synonyms & Related Terms

timesproductrepeated addition

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Study Tips

To remember multiplication, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about mathematics.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.