1
: having two parts or aspects
2
: being twice as great or as many
Examples of twofold in a Sentence
a twofold increase in spending
The aims of the study are twofold.
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Monica Ainley, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Its problems are twofold, both from within the brand.
—Ars Technica, 30 Sep. 2024
The Ethical Quandary: Risks of AI in Real Estate
The looming threat posed by the rise of AI is twofold.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The granny gimmick's goal is twofold: to keep scammers away from real people and to raise awareness about the dangers of risky phone hoaxes.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for twofold
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“Twofold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twofold. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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