doubling
Doubling (noun) means the act or process of making or becoming twice as large. Example: “The doubling of the workforce allowed production to speed up dramatically.”
How to use doubling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of something growing to twice its previous size or amount.
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The _____ of the workforce allowed production to speed up dramatically.
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What does “doubling” mean?
The word “doubling” means the act or process of making or becoming twice as large. In plain terms, the process of something growing to twice its previous size or amount.
How do you use “doubling” in a sentence?
Here is “doubling” used in a sentence: “The doubling of the workforce allowed production to speed up dramatically.”
What part of speech is “doubling”?
“Doubling” is a noun.
Is “doubling” a common word?
“Doubling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "doubling" and "multiplying"?
"Doubling" specifically means increasing something to twice its original size or amount, while "multiplying" is a broader term that can mean increasing by any factor, not just two.
What does "doubling down" mean compared to plain "doubling"?
"Doubling" refers literally to making something twice as large, while "doubling down" is an idiom meaning to commit even more strongly to a decision or strategy, often despite risk.
Can "doubling" describe things other than numbers?
Yes. "Doubling" can describe any quantity or rate becoming twice as large, such as a population doubling, a company doubling its revenue, or an actor doubling as a stunt performer in a different sense of the word.