The term multiplication refers to a mathematical operation that involves repeated addition. It is used to find the product or result when two numbers are combined in a specific pattern, usually by adding the same number multiple times. In other words, it's the process of finding how many times one number can be added to another to get a certain total. The basic rule for multiplication is that each time you add a number, you multiply it by itself the specified number of times. For example, 3 x 2 means three multiplied by two or three plus three equals six.