quadrupling Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: K W AA0 D R UW1 P AH0 L IH0 NG
What Does Quadrupling Mean?
Quadrupling is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of quadruple. As a noun, it means An act of quadrupling.
Word Facts for Quadrupling
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Antonyms | quarter |
| Plural | quadruplings |
Quadrupling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of quadruple
Quadrupling as a Noun
- An act of quadrupling.
Verb
- To multiply by four.
Quadrupling four gives sixteen.
- To increase by a factor of four.
Our profits quadrupled when we made the improvements.
- To provide four parallel running lines on a given stretch of railway.
Synonyms of Quadrupling
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Quadrupling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Quadrupling
Quadrupling in a Sentence
Quadrupling four gives sixteen.
Our profits quadrupled when we made the improvements.
Word Forms & Grammar
quadrupling
quadrupling (plural quadruplings)
Quick Answers About Quadrupling
Is quadrupling a verb or a noun?
Quadrupling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the opposite of quadrupling?
The opposite of quadrupling is quarter.
What is the plural of quadrupling?
The plural of quadrupling is quadruplings.