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| 1. | [ noun ] a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes | |
| Related terms: | pipe inlet_manifold intake_manifold exhaust_manifold | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] many and varied; having many features or forms | |
| Synonyms: | multiplex | |
| Examples: | "manifold reasons" "our manifold failings" "manifold intelligence" "the multiplex opportunities in high technology" |
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| Related terms: | multiple | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (mathematics) a set of points such as those of a closed surface or and analogue in three or more dimensions | |
| Related terms: | space | |
| 4. | [ verb ] make multiple copies of | |
| Examples: | "multiply a letter" |
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| Related terms: | copy | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies | |
| Synonyms: | manifold_paper | |
| Examples: | "an original and two manifolds" |
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| Related terms: | paper | |
| 6. | [ verb ] combine or increase by multiplication | |
| Synonyms: | multiply | |
| Examples: | "He managed to multiply his profits" |
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| Related terms: | increase double triple quadruple proliferate quintuple multiplication | |
| Similar spelling: |
main_file |
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