1. by several times as much; to a degree that is several times greater

1. being several times as much or as many

Examples

• The company’s profits increased severalfold after the merger.
• Her investment grew severalfold over the decade.
• The population experienced a severalfold increase during the boom years.
• Sales have risen severalfold since the product launch.
• The severalfold expansion of the business required new facilities.
• Energy consumption has grown severalfold in developing nations.