multiple [ mul·ti·ple ]
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1. Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
If you require a multiple user connection you will pay €152.
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2. Numerous and often varied.
I don't much care for members who serve on multiple boards.
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3. (of a disease, injury, etc.) complex in its nature or effects; affecting several parts of the body.
These competitors were identified as multiple injury victims.
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1. A number that may be divided by another a certain number of times without a remainder.
By this time next year expect the percentage to be a multiple of that.
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2. A shop with branches in many places, especially one selling a specific type of product.
In terms of volume and value, 85% of strawberries are sold through the multiples.
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1. Mid 17th century from French, from late Latin multiplus, alteration of Latin multiplex (see multiplex).

