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QUADRUPLING
quadrupling
(noun) increase by a factor of four
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
quadrupling
present participle of quadruple
Noun
quadrupling (plural quadruplings)
An act of quadrupling.
Source: Wiktionary
QUADRUPLE
Quad"ru*ple, a. Etym: [L. quadruplus, from quattuor four: cf. F. quadruple. See Quadrate, and cf. Double.]
Definition: Fourfold; as, to make quadruple restitution; a quadruple alliance. Quadruple time (Mus.), that in which each measure is divided into four equal parts.
Quad"ru*ple, n. Etym: [Cf. F. quadruple, L. quadruplum.]
Definition: four times the sum or number; a fourfold amount; as, to receive to quadruple of the amount in damages.
Quad"ru*ple, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Quadrupled; p. pr. & vb. n. Quadrupling.] Etym: [L. quadruplare: cf. F. quadrupler.]
Definition: To multiply by four; to increase fourfold; to double; to double twice. A. Smith.
Quad"ru*ple, v. i.
Definition: To be multiplied by four; to increase fourfold; to become four times as much.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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