multiple Definition
- 1having or involving several parts, elements, or members
- 2occurring several times; repeated
- 3a number that can be produced by multiplying a smaller number
Using multiple: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "multiple" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The project has multiple stages.
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She has multiple jobs to make ends meet.
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The company suffered multiple losses this quarter.
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The suspect had multiple aliases.
multiple Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with multiple
a type of test question that provides several possible answers from which the correct one must be chosen
Example
The exam consisted of multiple-choice questions.
a chronic disease of the nervous system marked by gradual loss of myelin and scarring of the nerves
Example
My aunt was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis last year.
a rare mental disorder characterized by at least two distinct and relatively enduring identities or dissociated personality states
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The movie 'Split' portrays a character with multiple personality disorder.
Origins of multiple
from Latin 'multiplus', meaning 'manifold'
Summary: multiple in Brief
The term 'multiple' [ˈmʌltɪpl] refers to having several parts, elements, or members, or occurring several times. It can also denote a number that is produced by multiplying a smaller number. Examples include 'The project has multiple stages' and 'The suspect had multiple aliases.' Phrases like 'multiple choice' and 'multiple sclerosis' are also common.
