multiple

multiple
/mul"teuh peuhl/, adj.
1. consisting of, having, or involving several or many individuals, parts, elements, relations, etc.; manifold.
2. Elect.
a. (of circuits) arranged in parallel.
b. (of a circuit or circuits) having a number of points at which connection can be made.
3. Bot. (of a fruit) collective.
n.
4. Math. a number that contains another number an integral number of times without a remainder: 12 is a multiple of 3.
5. Elect. a group of terminals arranged to make a circuit or group of circuits accessible at a number of points at any one of which connection can be made.
[1570-80; < F < LL multiplus manifold. See MULTI-, DUPLE]

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(as used in expressions)
multiple independently targeted reentry vehicle

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