What does 'fold' mean in terms of increasing by 10?

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The term "ten-fold" refers to an increase that is ten times the original amount. It does not imply raising the amount to the power of ten, which would be a much larger figure. The expression is straightforward and simply means multiplying the original value by ten. This usage is rooted in older expressions and is commonly understood in various contexts. Overall, "ten-fold" clearly indicates a ten times increase.
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When Someone says, "It increased by 10 fold", what does that mean?
10 times the original amount, or amount^10 or something like that?

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It's an old expression, but it just means "times." Something increasing ten-fold means it's ten times what it used to be.

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