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multiplication
One of the four basic arithmetic operations in mathematics, in which one number is multiplied by another. The result is called the product.
In der Grundschule lernen die Kinder zuerst die Addition und dann die Multiplikation.
In elementary school, children first learn addition and then multiplication.
'Multiplikation' (multiplication) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'multiplizieren' (to multiply). The prefix 'multi-' comes from Latin and means 'many' or 'multiple', which points to the idea of multiplication or increase.
Man muss die Länge mit der Breite multiplizieren, um die Fläche zu berechnen.
You have to multiply the length by the width to calculate the area.
You can recognize the meaning from context. In connection with numbers and calculation, it refers to the mathematical operation. In biological or technical texts, it is about the rapid increase of things such as cells or viruses.
Die Aufgabe war eine einfache Multiplikation.
The problem was a simple multiplication.
In a mathematical context, 'Multiplikation' (multiplication) is the formal and technical term. It is used in school, in textbooks, and in science to name this basic arithmetic operation precisely.
Der Lehrsatz beschreibt die Regeln der Multiplikation von Matrizen.
The theorem describes the rules of multiplication of matrices.
In the meaning of 'Vermehrung' (increase/proliferation), the speed is often emphasized, for example 'die schnelle Multiplikation' (the rapid multiplication) or 'die rasante Multiplikation' (the very rapid multiplication). The thing that is multiplying is connected with 'von' (of).
Das Hauptproblem ist die schnelle Multiplikation der Krebszellen.
The main problem is the rapid multiplication of the cancer cells.
spread / distribution
'die Verbreitung' and 'die Multiplikation' can both have to do with a greater amount or more occurrences. 'Verbreitung' emphasizes that something reaches many places or many people. 'Multiplikation' emphasizes multiplication or proliferation: one thing becomes many units, for example with cells, bacteria, or information. The words can be confused when information quickly increases and spreads further. If the path to many people is important, 'Verbreitung' fits. If strong increase or multiplication is important, 'Multiplikation' fits better.
Im Labor beobachten die Forscher die schnelle Multiplikation der Bakterien.
In the laboratory, the researchers are observing the rapid multiplication of the bacteria.
Im Sommer nahm die Verbreitung des Gerüchts in der Stadt schnell zu.
In the summer, the spread of the rumor in the city increased quickly.