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Scalar Multiplication

Noun:

The process of multiplying a scalar (a single number) with each element in a set of numbers or vectors.

Example sentence:

In linear algebra, scalar multiplication is an operation that scales a vector by multiplying it with a scalar.

Verb:

To multiply a scalar with each element in a set of numbers or vectors.

Example sentence:

We can save time by scalar multiplication when performing matrix operations.

Adjective:

Referring to the act or process of multiplying a scalar with a number or vector.

Example sentence:

The scalar multiplication method is commonly used in scientific computations.

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