What does "triple" mean?

Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc.

What is a synonym for "triple"?

Common synonyms include: ternary, threefold, treble, trio, threefold, accelerate.

//ˈtɹɪp.əl// adj, noun, verb, slang

adj, noun, verb, slang ·Very common ·Middle school level

Noun

1
Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc.
2
a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base wordnet
3
A drink with three portions of alcohol. informal
"I've had a hard day; make that a triple."
4
a quantity that is three times as great as another wordnet
5
Three runs.

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a set of three similar things considered as a unit wordnet
7
A hamburger with three patties. US
"I'd like a triple with cheese."
8
A three-base hit: a triple play.
"The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth."
9
A three-point field goal.
10
A takeout shot in which three stones are removed from play.
11
A sequence of three elements or 3-tuple.
12
Short for triple combination engine. abbreviation, alt-of

Verb

1
To multiply by three.
"The company tripled their earnings per share over last quarter."
2
increase threefold wordnet
3
To get a three-base hit.
"The batter tripled into the gap."
4
hit a three-base hit wordnet
5
To become three times as large.
"Our earnings have tripled in the last year."

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To serve or operate as (something), in addition to two other functions.
"Radio Shack's All-Purpose Crimper/Cutter ($9.95) doubles as a wire stripper and triples as a bolt cutter."

Adjective

1
Made up of three related elements, often matching not-comparable
"The triple markings on this vase are quite unique."
2
Of three times the quantity; treble. not-comparable
"Give me a triple serving of mashed potatoes."
3
Designed for three users. not-comparable
"a triple room"
4
Folded in three; composed of three layers. not-comparable
5
Having three aspects. not-comparable
"a triple meaning"

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Of time, three times as fast as very fast. not-comparable
7
One of three; third. not-comparable, obsolete
"the third payes for all: the triples sir , is a good tripping measure"