1. multiplies by eight; increases eightfold
Usage: third person singular present

1. sets of eight things; groups consisting of eight items
Usage: plural

Examples

• The company octuples its production capacity every decade.
• She octuples the recipe to feed the entire wedding party.
• The algorithm octuples the processing speed of the computer.
• The twins were part of rare octuples born at the hospital.
• The music featured complex octuples in the rhythm section.
• Scientists studied the genetic patterns in the octuples.