doubling
doubling · doublings
двійник
двойной, двойник
Doppelte, Double, Doppelgänger
The process or an instance of making something doubleThe process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two.
US/dˈʌbəlɪŋ/
» Let them try doubling the recipe.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)The process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two.
(countable, uncountable)The act of turning around, or doubling back.
(countable, uncountable)A pleat or fold.
(archaic, countable, uncountable)A trick; double-dealing.
More definitions
- raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2
- increase by a factor of two
Examples
7 sentencesLet them try doubling the recipe.
Let them try doubling a recipe.
I'm doubling my prices.
The oldest son succeeded in doubling his inheritance.
The older son succeeded in doubling his inheritance.
Translations
4 languagesForms
plural: doublingsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2:double
Word family
5 related wordsRelateddouble
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable