"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, such as better positioning or equipment, which increases a unit's combat potential, allowing it to fight on a par with a larger force. Categories (topical): Military Related terms: leverage
    Sense id: en-force_multiplier-en-noun--solze-s Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, military, politics, war

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