tenfold

adjective

ten·​fold ˈten-ˌfōld  -ˈfōld 

1

: being 10 times as great or as many

2

: having 10 units or members

tenfold

ˈten-ˈfōld 

adverb

Examples of tenfold in a Sentence

a tenfold increase in sales

Recent Examples on the Web

When your sales team can confidently articulate that your solution delivers a tenfold return on investment, the conversation shifts from price to value. — Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

An acquaintance who buys and sells movie props tells them that the boots are worth at least fifteen hundred dollars—a tenfold return on their investment. — David Owen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

This autothermal internal heating method yields a roughly tenfold increase in efficiency compared to conventional techniques. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

The more than tenfold increase in Micron's stock since the end of 2024 has also created a new class of millionaires in the area. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for tenfold

• ahold
• behold
• billfold
• blindfold
• cajoled
• consoled
• controlled
• cotswold
• eightfold
• enfold
• enrolled
• extolled

Kids Definition

tenfold

adjective

ten·​fold ˈten-ˌfōld 

-ˈfōld

1

: having 10 units or members

2

: being 10 times as much or as many

tenfold adverb