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Twofold
Quantitative Emphasis
Use 'twofold' to stress the quantitative increase or the doubled nature of something.

The project's complexity is twofold since last year.
Explicit Contrast
'Twofold' often sets up a contrast or comparison between two distinct elements or factors.

The benefit is twofold: cost efficiency and increased productivity.
No Multiplication
'Twofold' refers to doubling, not multiplying by any other number.

Our sales saw a twofold increase, not threefold.
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