doubling

verbnounattested in dialogue

The process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two.

verb

1
Also a form of doublepresent participle and gerund of double

noun

1
The process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two.
In an article concerning Yunnan, it pointed out that the efforts of the Nuchiang Lisu Autonomous Chou’s party committee had resulted in a doubling of minorities cadres since 1965, and that many of these persons had assumed the first and second positions in leadership squads at different levels.
Similitude applies to proportional changes, such as doublings, halvings, or quarterings; it does not apply to additive changes.
2
The act of turning around, or doubling back.
3
A pleat or fold.
4
archaicA trick; double-dealing.

Forms

plural: doublings

double · Made up of two matching or complementary elements.Double · A surname.doubles · A game between pairs of players.

doubling · The process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two.

doubt · To be undecided about; to lack confidence in; to disbelieve,…doubted · Considered doubtful; not trusted; uncertain.doubtful · Subject to, or causing doubt.

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