English dictionary
quadruple
/kw/A/'dr/u/p/@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Fourfold; as, to make <i>quadruple</i> restitution; a <i>quadruple</i> alliance.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a set of four similar things considered as a unit
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a quantity that is four times as great as another
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four times the sum or number; a fourfold amount; as, to receive to <i>quadruple</i> of the amount in damages.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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having four units or components
ExamplesQuadruple rhythm has four beats per measure.
Quadruplex wire.
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four times as great or many
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verb
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increase fourfold
ExamplesHis stock earning quadrupled.
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To multiply by four; to increase fourfold; to double; to double twice.
Source: webster1913
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To be multiplied by four; to increase fourfold; to become four times as much.
Source: webster1913