quadruple meaning and definition

QUADRUPLE noun

Definition of quadruple (noun)

1. a set of four similar things considered as a unit
   • synonyms: quadruplet, quartet, quartette
2. a quantity that is four times as great as another

QUADRUPLE verb

Definition of quadruple (verb)

1. increase fourfold
   • "His stock earning quadrupled"

QUADRUPLE adjective

Definition of quadruple (adjective)

1. having four units or components
   • "quadruple rhythm has four beats per measure"; "quadruplex wire"
   • synonyms: fourfold, four-fold, quadruplex, quadruplicate
2. four times as great or many
   • "a fourfold increase in the dosage"
   • synonyms: fourfold, four-fold