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Meaning of 'quadruple' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Quadruple [ a.]
- Fourfold; as, to make quadruple restitution; a quadruple alliance.
2 . Quadruple [ n.]
- four times the sum or number; a fourfold amount; as, to receive to quadruple of the amount in damages.
3 . Quadruple [ v. i.]
- To be multiplied by four; to increase fourfold; to become four times as much.
4 . Quadruple [ v. t.]
- To multiply by four; to increase fourfold; to double; to double twice.

Meaning of 'quadruple' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . quadruple [ v]
Meaning (1):
- increase fourfold
Example in sentence:
  • His stock earning quadrupled
2 . quadruple [ s]
Meaning (2):
- four times as great or many
Example in sentence:
  • a fourfold increase in the dosage
Meaning (3):
- having four units or components
Example in sentence:
  • quadruple rhythm has four beats per measure;
  • quadruplex wire

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