Definition of threefold
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: being three times as great or as many
- a threefold increase
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Examples of threefold in a Sentence
a threefold approach to solving the problem
Recent Examples of threefold from the Web
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Content from Prime Video Carson’s proposal, if approved by Congress, would lead to a threefold increase in the rent paid by extremely low-income Americans.
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Young migrants are therefore at a threefold disadvantage.
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The upshot was threefold: First, taking the most senior members of the locker room out of the equation would create leadership opportunities for guys becoming young vets.
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The obstacles Olsen faced were threefold: first physically, then mentally and now financially.
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Within 40 years, 29 percent of Israel’s population is projected to be ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) — a threefold increase from the current 9 percent.
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The group found that white supremacist propaganda was discovered on campuses 147 times in fall 2017, a threefold increase over the fall before.
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The carrier’s net loss widened more than threefold to 5.6 billion rand in the 2017 financial year.
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By March, about 90 growers were paying taxes, according to estimates from the Alaska Department of Revenue's tax division — a more than threefold increase.
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First Known Use of threefold
before 12th century
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THREEFOLD Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of threefold for English Language Learners
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: having three parts
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: three times as great or as many
THREEFOLD Defined for Kids
Definition of threefold for Students
: being three times as great or as many
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