Synonyms of doubling

Noun


1. doubling, multiplication

usage: increase by a factor of two; "doubling with a computer took no time at all"

2. doubling, double, raise

usage: raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2; "I decided his double was a bluff"

Verb


1. double, duplicate, multiply, manifold

usage: increase twofold; "The population doubled within 50 years"

2. double, hit

usage: hit a two-base hit

3. double over, double, double up, bend, flex

usage: bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain; "He doubled and vomited violently"

4. double, function, work, operate, go, run

usage: do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions; "She doubles as his wife and secretary"

5. double, bid, call

usage: bridge: make a demand for (a card or suit)

6. duplicate, reduplicate, double, repeat, replicate, reproduce

usage: make or do or perform again; "He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick"

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Definition and meaning of doubling (Dictionary)