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Multiplier vs Divider - What's the difference?

multiplier | divider |

As nouns the difference between multiplier and divider

is that multiplier is a number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied while divider is an object that separates.

multiplier

English

(wikipedia multiplier)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (arithmetic) A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.
    • In the expression'' 5 × 7, ''the "5" is a multiplier .
    The score multiplier increases each time you complete a level of the video game.
  • (grammar) An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.
    • English multipliers include "double" and "triple".
  • (economics) A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
  • (physics) Any of several devices used to enhance a signal
  • # (physics, obsolete) a coil; when in 1820 invented the electric coil, increasing the electro-magnetic field from a single wire, this invention was called a multiplier .
  • A multiplier onion.
  • * 1995 , Marian Coonse, Onions, Leeks and Garlic: A Handbook for Gardeners (page 52)
    • Shallots are the most prolific of all the multipliers , and easier to grow than onions.

    See also

    * addition, summation: (augend) + (addend) = (summand) + (summand) = (sum, total) * subtraction: (minuend) ? (subtrahend) = (difference) * multiplication: (multiplier) × (multiplicand) = (factor) × (factor) = (product) * division: (dividend) ÷ (divisor) = (quotient), remainder left over if divisor does not divide dividend * mechanical torque multiplier * power multiplier (outlet) English agent nouns ----

    divider

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An object that separates.
  • A device resembling a drawing compass and used to transfer measurements of length.
  • (British, US) The median of a highway or other road where traffic in opposite directions are kept separated.
  • A person who separates or classifies.

    • Verb

    (head)