threefold
Americanadjective
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comprising three parts, members, or aspects; triple.
a threefold program.
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three times as great or as much; treble.
a threefold return on an investment.
adverb
adjective
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equal to or having three times as many or as much; triple
a threefold decrease
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composed of three parts
a threefold purpose
adverb
Etymology
Origin of threefold
before 1000; Middle English threfold, Old English thrīfeald. See three, -fold
Example Sentences
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The boost to guidance came as the company reported a more than threefold increase in its second-quarter profit, driven by demand for artificial-intelligence infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
He noted that spot prices for helium have jumped twofold to threefold since before the conflict; however, those supplies make up no more than 5% of the helium market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 30, 2026
That support helped drive a more than threefold increase in the number of Chinese robotics firms between 2020 and 2024, according to state-run China Daily.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
CVS Health said it will revamp its weight management program through a partnership with Eli Lilly as the company lifted its full-year outlook and reported a nearly threefold increase in its second-quarter profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
"First we tackle our own clues," the secretary said, frowning at the result in the threefold mirror.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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