1. a design pattern in software engineering that allows controlled creation of multiple named instances of a class
Usage: computing; technical

Examples

• The multiton pattern ensures that only one instance exists for each key.
• Database connections often use a multiton pattern to manage multiple named pools.
• Unlike a singleton, a multiton can have several instances identified by different keys.
• The multiton registry keeps track of all created instances.
• Implementing multiton requires careful thread safety considerations.