# multiplier

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪəɹ/ · frequency rank #22,447

## Definitions
1. A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.
2. An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.
3. A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
4. Any of several devices used to enhance a signal
5. Any of several devices used to enhance a signal
6. A multiplier onion.

## Etymology
From multiply + -er.

## Easily confused with
- **multiple** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/multiple-vs-multiplier)
- **multiplex** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/multiplex-vs-multiplier)
- **multiplayer** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/multiplayer-vs-multiplier)

## Common misspellings (15)
`mlutiplier`, `mmultiplier`, `mulitplier`, `mulltiplier`, `multilpier`, `multipiler`, `multipleir`, `multiplierr`, `multiplire`, `multipllier`, `multipplier`, `multpilier`, `multtiplier`, `mutliplier`, `umltiplier`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/multiplier