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 reason for this growth, according to Edwards’ data, is twofold.
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Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
The challenge is twofold: first, balancing diversification and localization to reduce risk while maintaining efficiency; and second, overcoming data fragmentation and decision overload in an era where more data doesn’t always mean better insights.
—Karen Kim, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The concerns among hard-line conservatives are twofold.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The idea was twofold: to get health coverage to more people, and to tether more states and their Republican lawmakers to Medicaid.
—Sarah Kliff, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
The challenge is twofold: first, balancing diversification and localization to reduce risk while maintaining efficiency; and second, overcoming data fragmentation and decision overload in an era where more data doesn’t always mean better insights.
—Karen Kim, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The concerns among hard-line conservatives are twofold.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The idea was twofold: to get health coverage to more people, and to tether more states and their Republican lawmakers to Medicaid.
—Sarah Kliff, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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 2 May. 2025.
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