multiple

1. multiple (det) — sense 1

Definition: More than one (followed by plural).

Example: My Swiss Army knife has multiple blades.

2. multiple (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).

Example: Some states do explicitly prohibit multiple citizenship.

3. multiple (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).: Of a person: displaying or experiencing two or more distinct personalities or selves in one body.

Example: While being multiple can cause complexity to people’s lives, as will be highlighted below, all respondents noted that they would not want to change their experiences of being multiple.

4. multiple (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A whole number that is obtained by multiplying a specific whole number by another whole number.

Example: 14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7

5. multiple (noun) — sense 5

Definition: Price-earnings ratio.

6. multiple (noun) — sense 6

Definition: One of a set of the same thing; a duplicate.

Example: One might view this attempt to ensure the scarcity of a multiple as both a marketing ploy and form of elitism.