"force multiplier" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: force multipliers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} force multiplier (plural force multipliers)
  1. (military) A factor or a combination of factors that significantly increases the effectiveness, capabilities, or combat power of personnel, weapons, or units beyond their normal capacity. Related terms: leverage
    Sense id: en-force_multiplier-en-noun-~zjbftbj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Military Topics: government, military, politics, war

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