# doubling

Pronunciation: say "DUB-ling" /ˈdʌblɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The process or an instance of making something twice as large or numerous; a multiplication by two.
   - Simple: The act of making something twice as big or twice as many.
   - _The doubling of the city's population strained its water supply._
   - _Engineers recorded a doubling of pressure as the valve closed._
3. The act of turning around or reversing course to head back the way one came.
   - Simple: The act of turning back to go the way you came.
   - _The hare's repeated doubling confused the pursuing dogs._
   - _Her doubling on the narrow path made the climb take twice as long._
4. A pleat or fold, as in fabric or other pliable material.
   - Simple: A fold or bend in cloth or other material.
   - _A neat doubling along the hem gave the curtain extra weight._
   - _The tailor added a doubling of cloth at the collar for strength._

## Verb

2. Present participle of double. — present participle and gerund of double
   - Simple: Present participle of double. Use this -ing form when something is becoming twice as big or twice as much.
   - _The company is doubling its workforce to meet rising demand._
   - _Doubling the dose without asking a doctor can be dangerous._

## Noun

5. A trick or deception; dishonest double-dealing. *(archaic)*
   - Simple: A trick used to cheat or fool someone by acting in a two-faced way.
   - _The courtier's doubling earned him both riches and many bitter enemies._
   - _Repeated doubling at cards eventually ruined his good name._

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