multiplication of one number by another
1multiplication — UK US /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun [U] ► a large increase in number: the multiplication of sth »The multiplication of TV channels has inevitably led to more fragmented viewing. ► the mathematical process of adding one number to another a particular… …
2Multiplication — Multiply redirects here. For other uses, see Multiplication (disambiguation). For methods of computing products, including those of very large numbers, see Multiplication algorithm. Four bags of three marbles gives twelve marbles. There are also… …
3number game — Introduction any of various puzzles and games that involve aspects of mathematics. Mathematical recreations comprise puzzles and games that vary from naive amusements to sophisticated problems, some of which have never been solved.… …
4Number theory — A Lehmer sieve an analog computer once used for finding primes and solving simple diophantine equations. Number theory is a branch of pure mathematics devoted primarily to the study of the integers. Number theorists study prime numbers (the… …
5multiplication — [[t]mʌ̱ltɪplɪke͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT Multiplication is the process of calculating the total of one number multiplied by another. There will be simple tests in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. 2) N UNCOUNT: usu N of n The… …
6multiplication sign — multipli cation sign n a sign (x) showing that one number is multiplied by another …
7multiplication sign — noun (C) a sign (x) showing that one number is multiplied by another …
8Multiplication — Mul ti*pli*ca tion, n. [L. multiplicatio: cf. F. multiplication. See {Multiply}.] 1. The act or process of multiplying, or of increasing in number; the state of being multiplied; as, the multiplication of the human species by natural generation.… …
9Multiplication table — Multiplication Mul ti*pli*ca tion, n. [L. multiplicatio: cf. F. multiplication. See {Multiply}.] 1. The act or process of multiplying, or of increasing in number; the state of being multiplied; as, the multiplication of the human species by… …
10Multiplication algorithm — A multiplication algorithm is an algorithm (or method) to multiply two numbers. Depending on the size of the numbers, different algorithms are in use. Efficient multiplication algorithms have existed since the advent of the decimal system.… …
