multiplication
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/ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃn/
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/ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃn/
the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times
Learning multiplication helps you quickly add the same number many times.
a large increase in number or amount
The multiplication of bacteria in warm conditions can cause food to spoil quickly.