Triple
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British pronunciation/tɹˈɪpə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈtɹɪpəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "triple"

Triple
01

a group of three similar items that are treated as a single unit

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The decorator arranged a triple of candles on the mantelpiece for a balanced look.
The artist created a triple of paintings that were meant to be displayed together.
The coach handed out a triple of medals to the top three finishers in the race.
02

an amount that is three times as much as the original quantity, sum, or number

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The recipe includes a triple of spices that give the dish its unique flavor.
Their energy consumption this summer was a triple of what it was last year.
After a tough week, they decided to indulge in triples of their favorite drink at the bar.
03

a baseball hit that allows the batter to safely reach third base

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The team scored two runs thanks to his well-timed triple in the seventh inning.
The rookie ’s first major league hit was a thrilling triple that ignited his team 's rally.
He led the league in triples this season, showcasing his ability to hit deep into the outfield.
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a sporting competition where each team consists of three players

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They won the triple in curling by coordinating their strategies perfectly as a three-person team.
They practiced hard for the upcoming triple in beach volleyball, focusing on team coordination.
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a maneuver in sports like ice skating or gymnastics where the athlete completes three full rotations of the body in the air

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The gymnast 's flawless triple was the highlight of her performance.
His triple in the final round secured him the gold medal.
She nailed a perfect triple during her routine, earning applause from the audience.
to triple
01

to increase the quantity of something threefold

Transitive: to triple a number or quantity
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She tripled her savings by investing wisely.
If you triple 4, you get 12.
When you triple the speed, you increase it by a factor of three.
1.1

to increase threefold

Intransitive
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The stocks tripled in value.
The population of the town has tripled over the past decade.
The demand for the service tripled following the successful marketing campaign.
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to hit a baseball in such a way that the batter safely reaches third base

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The player tripled in the final inning, sparking a late-game rally for his team.
The batter tripled down the line, narrowly beating the throw to third base.
She tripled on her first at-bat, setting the tone for a strong game.
triple
01

consisting of three part, elements, people, etc.

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The restaurant 's signature dish featured a triple layer of chocolate cake.
The novel follows a triple narrative, each from the perspective of a different character.
The triple partnership between the companies led to innovative product development.
02

amounting to three times the original size, quantity, or degree

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The population of the city has seen a triple growth over the last decade.
The new policy resulted in a triple increase in customer satisfaction.
He ordered a triple shot of espresso to power through the long night ahead.
03

occurring three times, often on separate occasions

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The team celebrated a triple victory, winning three consecutive matches.
The alarm rang a triple warning, signaling a critical error in the system.
He celebrated his victory with triple toasts at the banquet.
triple
01

used to indicate that something is three times the usual quantity or extent

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The decorator arranged a triple of candles on the mantelpiece for a balanced look.
The artist created a triple of paintings that were meant to be displayed together.
The coach handed out a triple of medals to the top three finishers in the race.
She bought a triple of matching bracelets for her and her two best friends.
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