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- DictionaryGrowth/ɡrōTH/
noun
- 1. the process of increasing in physical size: "the upward growth of plants"
- 2. something that has grown or is growing: "a day's growth of unshaven stubble on his chin"
1. a (1) : a stage in the process of growing : size. (2) : full growth. b. : the process of growing. c. : progressive development : evolution. d. : increase, expansion. the growth of the oil industry. 2. a. : something that grows or has grown. a growth of willows. b. : an abnormal proliferation of tissue (such as a tumor) c. : outgrowth. d.
the act or process, or a manner of growing; growing; development; gradual increase. Synonyms: expansion, augmentation. Antonyms: decrease, decline. size or stage of development: It hasn't yet reached its full growth. completed development. development from a simpler to a more complex stage: the growth of ritual forms.
The noun growth is the process of something becoming bigger. If you mentioned the growth of your family, you might mean that babies were born or people got married, increasing your family's size. Growth is an increase in physical size, like the growth of a sapling into a mature tree.
the process of developing or of increasing in size: [ U ] Plant growth is most noticeable in spring. [ U ] His budget is designed to promote economic growth in this country. A growth is also tissue growing on the outside or inside of a person, animal, or plant which is caused by a disease.
the process of developing or of increasing in size: [ U ] Plant growth is most noticeable in spring. [ U ] His budget is designed to promote economic growth in this country. A growth is also tissue growing on the outside or inside of a person, animal, or plant which is caused by a disease.
The growth of something such as an industry, organization, or idea is its development in size, wealth, or importance.
Definition of growth noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the process of growing, increasing, or developing: population growth. A balanced diet is essential for healthy growth. More examples. a product which inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria. rapid growth. steady economic growth. Cutting back plants will encourage growth. The growth of the Internet has changed the way we work. Want to learn more?
1. the act or process or a manner of growing; development; gradual increase. 2. size or stage of development: to reach one's full growth. 3. completed development. 4. development from a simpler to a more complex stage. 5. development from another but related form or stage.
adjective. Expected to have or investing in businesses expected to have higher-than-average increases in revenues and returns. A growth stock; a growth fund. American Heritage. Of or designating a stock, mutual fund, etc. or a company, industry, etc. whose value or earnings grow at a rate above average. Webster's New World.
