doubling
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Also seen as: doublings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two.
Noun
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of turning around, or doubling back.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “doubling” mean?
The process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two.
Is “doubling” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.