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Multiplication

/mˌʌltəpləˈkeɪʃən/
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(noun) The process of computing the sum of an addition with one and the same number a specified number of times (i.e. 4 times 5 = [0 +] 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20) or any other analogous binary operation that combines other mathematical objects.

The children are learning the multiplication tables by heart.
Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher explained that ____ is a very quick way of adding the same number to itself several times to find a total.

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