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Doubling Definition & Meaning

doubling
noun
  1. increase by a factor of two; "doubling with a computer took no time at all"
  2. raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2; "I decided his double was a bluff"

"Doubling" in song lyrics

See how doubling is used in real songs:

  • "For my money and the doubling"
    Cool Nutz f/ Jiboh, Poppa LQ, Yukmouth — Behind the Scenes
  • "On a bubble lens, my loot keeps doubling"
    Mun-E f/ Slim Thug — The Way We Like It
  • "Youth, they oppose and the blows they be doubling"
    Reflection Eternal f/ Mos Def, Mr. Man — Fortified Live

Usage tips for "doubling"

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Frequently asked questions

What does doubling mean?
increase by a factor of two; "doubling with a computer took no time at all" raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2; "I decided his double was a bluff"
What part of speech is doubling?
Doubling is a noun.
How many definitions does doubling have?
Doubling has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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