four-fold

Describes something that is four times as great or as many; having four parts or elements.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt etwas, das viermal so groß oder so zahlreich ist; aus vier Teilen oder Elementen bestehend.

1. Having four parts or components B2 formal

   Consisting of or divided into four distinct elements or aspects.

   • The plan has a four-fold approach to solving the problem.
   • The company's strategy is four-fold: marketing, sales, support, and development.
   • The classification system is four-fold, covering all major categories.

   🇩🇪vierteilig

   Synonyme: quadripartitequadrupletetramerous

2. Four times as great or many B2 formal

   Multiplied by four; increased to four times the original amount or size.

   • The company saw a four-fold increase in profits this year.
   • The population of the city has grown four-fold over the last decade.
   • The cost of materials has risen four-fold since the pandemic.

   🇩🇪vierfach

   Synonyme: fourfoldquadruple

• more four-fold comparative form
• most four-fold superlative form