Multiplikasyon (en. Multiplication)

/mol-ti-plik-a-syon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A mathematical operation in which one number is multiplied by another.
In multiplication, 2 and 3 become 6.
Sa multiplikasyon, ang 2 at 3 ay nagiging 6.
The process of adding a number to itself multiple times.
4 times 5 is equivalent to the multiplication of 4 by itself 5 times.
Ang 4 times 5 ay katumbas ng multiplikasyon ng 4 sa sarili nito ng 5 beses.
A counting method that simplifies summation through repetition.
It's easier to use multiplication than long addition.
Mas madaling gamitin ang multiplikasyon kaysa sa mahabang pagdaragdag.

Etymology

derived from the Latin 'multiplicatio', meaning 'to multiply'

Common Phrases and Expressions

multiplication of numbers
The process of multiplying various numbers.
multiplikasyon ng mga numero

Related Words

addition
An operation that is the opposite of multiplication, namely addition.
pagsasama
division
The process of dividing one number by another, the opposite of multiplication.
division

Slang Meanings

Combine
When you multiply, it's like combining all the numbers.
Kapag nag-multiplikasyon ka, parang sinasamahan mo lahat ng bilang.
Quantity calculation
In multiplication, you increase the result, so it's faster.
Sa multiplikasyon, napapadami mo ang resulta, kaya mas mabilis.
Double
If you want it fast, multiplication is the answer, like you’re just doubling it.
Kung gusto mo ng mabilis, multiplikasyon ang sagot, parang dinodoble mo lang.