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Doubling - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Doubling means increasing something by adding an equal amount or making it twice as much. It can also refer to folding something in half or creating a duplicate.

doubling

/ˈdʌbəlɪŋ/ /ˈdʌbl̩ɪŋ/

Definition:

Increasing or multiplying something by two, or folding something in half.

Synonyms:

duplicating, replicating, multiplying

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

halving, reducing

Common Collocations:

doubling time, doubling effect, doubling rate

Derivatives:

doubled, doubles, double

Usage Tips:

Use "doubling" to describe growth or folding actions; ensure context clarifies whether it's literal or figurative.

Common Phrases:

doubling down, doubling up, double trouble

Etymology:

From Old French "dubler," meaning to double, derived from Latin "duplus," meaning twofold.

Examples:

  • 1. The company is doubling its production capacity next year.
  • 2. She practiced doubling the recipe to serve more guests.
  • 3. The magician amazed the crowd by doubling the cards effortlessly.
  • 4. Investors celebrated the doubling of their profits in just six months.

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