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triple
/ˈtrɪpəl/
three times as much
She ordered a triple espresso to stay awake.
She ordered an espresso with three shots of coffee.
general
Three times as much or as many
The recipe calls for a triple batch of cookies.
The recipe requires making three times the normal amount of cookies.
Commonly used in measurements, quantities, and combinations.
general
A combination of three items or elements
He wore a triple-layered jacket to stay warm.
He wore a jacket with three layers to keep warm.
Often used in fashion, construction, and design.
mathematics
To multiply by three
Triple the number of participants for the next event.
Multiply the number of participants by three for the next event.
Used in mathematical contexts to describe multiplication.
Collocations
triple threata person or thing with three distinct skills or qualitiestriple playin baseball, a defensive play that results in three outstriple checkto verify something three times for accuracy
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Usage in Sports
In baseball, a 'triple play' is a rare defensive play where three outs are recorded in one play.
Mathematical Context
As a verb, 'triple' means to multiply by three, e.g., 'Triple the recipe.'
Gold Rule
Consistency in Usage
Ensure that 'triple' is used consistently in context, whether as a noun, adjective, or verb.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'triple,' from Latin 'triplus,' meaning 'threefold,' from 'tri-' (three) + '-plus' (fold).
Usage Notes
Often used in sports, measurements, and combinations. Can function as a noun, adjective, or verb.
Word Breakdown
tri-
three
prefix-ple
fold or times
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