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What is a multiplier?

What is a multiplier? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (arithmetic) A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.
  2. (grammar) An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.
  3. (economics) A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
  4. (physics) Any of several devices used to enhance a signal
    1. (physics) a coil; when Johann Schweigger in 1820 invented the electric coil, increasing the electro-magnetic field from a single wire, this invention was called a multiplier.
  5. A multiplier onion.
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The Keynesian multiplier is nothing more than a misinterpretation of the classical definition of saving to include the hoarding of cash.
In situations where inter-regional labour migration is a major feature, regional multiplier models may exhibit greater limitations.
It is also important for strategic leaders and warfighters to understand the media as a potent force multiplier in a wide variety of areas.
Students might have been surprised to see they were being asked to work out the rate of inflation, the elasticity or the multiplier.
Make sure multiplier drag washers have been fully cleaned and give line freely without snatching.
Lay down the multiplicand in the upper row and the multiplier in the lower, with the product in between.

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