growth
/ɡroʊθ/
noun
- The process of increasing in size, amount, or importance.
- The growth of the city has led to more traffic and new buildings.
- Good nutrition is important for a child's growth.
- The company experienced rapid growth in its first year.
- Something that has grown or is growing.
- The doctor checked the growth on her skin to make sure it was harmless.
- There was a thick growth of moss on the north side of the tree.
- A new growth of grass appeared after the spring rains.
- An increase in economic activity or value.
- The government reported a 3% growth in the economy this quarter.
- The country's growth has lifted millions out of poverty.
- Investors look for stocks with strong growth potential.
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