tenfold

American  

[ten-fohld, ten-fohld] / ˈtɛnˌfoʊld, ˈtɛnˈfoʊld /

adjective

1. comprising ten parts or members.

2. ten times as great or as much.

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adverb

1. in tenfold measure.

   good deeds rewarded tenfold.

tenfold British  

/ ˈtɛnˌfəʊld /

adjective

1. equal to or having 10 times as many or as much

   a tenfold increase in population

2. composed of 10 parts

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adverb

1. by or up to 10 times as many or as much

   the population increased tenfold

Etymology

Origin of tenfold

1150–1200; Middle English; Old English tienfeald. See ten, -fold

Example Sentences

The scourge of extortion in Peru, which has risen tenfold in two years, cannot be beaten without a major security overhaul, the prosecutor heading the South American country's fight against organized crime told AFP.

From Barron's

Micron Technology reported over 80% of employees use AI tools, with a tenfold increase in usage and 30% productivity gains in software development.

From Barron's

According to Refaat, transport prices from El-Obeid in North Kordofan have increased more than tenfold in two months, severely "limiting who can flee".

From Barron's

While many of the questions were benign, including several from children, from a one reporter from Yakutia in north-eastern Siberia highlighted a tenfold increase in energy prices in the past four years.

From BBC

But even if the industry grows tenfold, it will reach a natural limit.

From BBC