Multiplier

n. quantity by which a number is multiplied (Mathematics); one who multiplies

The term multiplier may refer to: In electrical engineering:Multiplication ALU, a digital circuit that multiplies two numbers in a digital systemAnalog multiplier, a device that multiplies two analog signalsIn macroeconomics:Multiplier (economics), an effect that occurs when a change in spending causes a disproportionate change in aggregate demand.Money multiplier, a term that represents the maximum amount of money that the banking system generates with each dollar of excess reserves.In warfare:Force multiplier, a factor that dramatically increases the combat-effectiveness of a given military force.
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Noun
1. the number by which a multiplicand is multiplied
(synonym) multiplier factor
(hypernym) number
(hyponym) scale factor
(derivation) multiply

v. multiply, heighten, times

(n.)
The number by which another number is multiplied. See the Note under Multiplication.
  

(n.)
One who, or that which, multiplies or increases number.
  

(n.)
An instrument for multiplying or increasing by repetition or accumulation the intensity of a force or action, as heat or electricity. It is particularly used to render such a force or action appreciable or measurable when feeble. See Thermomultiplier.