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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The Ethical Quandary: Risks of AI in Real Estate
The looming threat posed by the rise of AI is twofold.
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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
The purpose of my trip is twofold: to spend some time with an elderly relative and to travel for a few days to a nearby major city in order to connect with friends and see the sights.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
The impact is twofold: businesses can serve customers faster, and employees are freed from repetitive tasks.
—Barry Libert, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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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
The purpose of my trip is twofold: to spend some time with an elderly relative and to travel for a few days to a nearby major city in order to connect with friends and see the sights.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
The impact is twofold: businesses can serve customers faster, and employees are freed from repetitive tasks.
—Barry Libert, Forbes, 22 Nov. 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 21 Dec. 2024.
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