Meaning of the word twofold in English

What does twofold mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

twofold

US /ˈtuː.foʊld/
UK /ˈtuː.fəʊld/
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Adjective

1.

having two parts or elements

Example:
The problem is twofold: lack of funding and lack of public awareness.
Her role in the company is twofold: managing projects and training new staff.
2.

twice as great or as many

Example:
The cost of the project was twofold the original estimate.
The company's profits showed a twofold increase this quarter.

Adverb

to a twofold degree or extent

Example:
The benefits of this approach are twofold.
The impact on the environment was twofold: pollution and habitat loss.