1. the action of making or becoming twice as much or as many
2. a fold or bend that creates two layers
3. the practice of an actor playing two different roles in the same production
Usage: theater

1. present participle of double; making or becoming twice as much

Examples

• The doubling of prices made everything unaffordable.
• She noticed the doubling of the fabric at the hem.
• The company announced a doubling of their workforce.
• The actor’s doubling as both the king and the servant was impressive.
• Sales are doubling every quarter.
• The doubling back of the trail confused the hikers.
• Population doubling occurs every fifty years in this region.