qua·dru·ple /kwɑˈdrupəl, ˈdrʌ; ˈkwɑdrə-/
(a.)四倍的,四重的,四部組成的四倍數(vt.)使成四倍(vi.)成為四倍
quadruple
四倍; 四元的; 四元組
quadruple
四元 四倍
Quad·ru·ple a. Fourfold; as, to make quadruple restitution; a quadruple alliance.
Quadruple time Mus., that in which each measure is divided into four equal parts.
Quad·ru·ple, n. four times the sum or number; a fourfold amount; as, to receive to quadruple of the amount in damages.
Quad·ru·ple, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Quadrupled p. pr. & vb. n. Quadrupling ] To multiply by four; to increase fourfold; to double; to double twice.
Quad·ru·ple, v. i. To be multiplied by four; to increase fourfold; to become four times as much.
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quadruple
adj 1: having four units or components; "quadruple rhythm has four
beats per measure"; "quadruplex wire" [syn: quadruplicate,
quadruplex, fourfold]
2: four times as great or many; "a fourfold increase in the
dosage" [syn: fourfold]
n : a quantity that is four times as great as another
v : increase fourfold; "His stock earning quadrupled"