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Definition of double determiner from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

double

determiner
 
 
/ˈdʌbl/
 
/ˈdʌbl/
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    twice as much/many

  1. twice as much or as many as
    • His income is double hers.
    • He earns double what she does.
    • We need double the amount we already have.
    2. Word OriginMiddle English: via Old French from Latin duplus, from duo ‘two’ The verb is from Old French dobler, from late Latin duplare, from duplus.
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