Growth - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a progression from simpler to more complex forms
the only growth was some salt grass
- (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)
- something grown or growing
Extra examples
He had a growth spurt when he was 16 years old.
She's concerned that the medication might slow her child's growth.
He discovered a substance that promotes the growth of new blood vessels.
The city has undergone explosive growth in recent years.
He sees his college years as an opportunity for personal growth.
It's important to prune the bush every year to encourage new growth.
Their profits have averaged five percent growth in the last four years.
The tree has an average annual growth of almost a foot.
A thick growth of underbrush
A typical example of its use is for the growth of crystals.
This helps to ripen new growth and makes it flower profusely.
We've seen an enormous growth in the number of businesses using the Web.
The company is preparing for zero growth (=no growth) this year.
Debt collection is a huge growth industry.
Vitamins are essential for healthy growth.
Word forms
singular: growth
plural: growths
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