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threefold

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The question really is about whether or not some of these applications can tolerate errors in the order of 1%.I think the idea here is threefold:1.

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Quick take

three times as great or many; "a claim for treble (or triple) damages"; "a threefold increase"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of threefold gathered in one view.

adjective

three times as great or many; "a claim for treble (or triple) damages"; "a threefold increase"

adjective

having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities; "a double (or dual) role for an actor"; "the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence"- R.W.Emerson; "every episode has its double and treble meaning"-Frederick Harrison

adverb

by a factor of three; "our rent increased threefold in the past five years"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for threefold.

adjective

three times as great or many; "a claim for treble (or triple) damages"; "a threefold increase"

See also: treble, three-fold, triple

adjective

having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities; "a double (or dual) role for an actor"; "the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence"- R.W.Emerson; "every episode has its double and treble meaning"-Frederick Harrison

See also: double, dual, twofold, two-fold, treble, three-fold

adverb

by a factor of three; "our rent increased threefold in the past five years"

Example sentences

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The question really is about whether or not some of these applications can tolerate errors in the order of 1%.I think the idea here is threefold:1.

2

To me, the most revealing part of this post is how much of a difference the profile picture made: adding a fake beard increased response rate threefold!I am often told that I look very young; I am 27 and people think I'm 20.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use threefold in a sentence?

The question really is about whether or not some of these applications can tolerate errors in the order of 1%.I think the idea here is threefold:1.

What does threefold mean?

three times as great or many; "a claim for treble (or triple) damages"; "a threefold increase"

What part of speech is threefold?

threefold is commonly used as adjective, adverb.