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noun
- 1. the process of increasing in size: "the upward growth of plants" Similar Opposite
- 2. something that has grown or is growing: "a day's growth of unshaven stubble on his chin"
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GROWTH definition: 1. The growth of a person, animal, or plant is its process of increasing in size: 2. an increase…. Learn more.
growth. noun. ˈgrōth. Synonyms of growth. 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 increase in the size of an organism or part of an organism, usually as a result of an increase in the number of cells. Growth of an organism may stop at maturity, as in the case of humans and other mammals, or it may continue throughout life, as in many plants.
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 growth of something such as an industry, organization, or idea is its development in size, wealth, or importance.
growth. (ɡrəʊθ) n. 1. (Biology) the process or act of growing, esp in organisms following assimilation of food. 2. an increase in size, number, significance, etc. 3. something grown or growing: a new growth of hair. 4. a stage of development. 5. (Pathology) any abnormal tissue, such as a tumour.
[uncountable] the process in people, animals or plants of growing physically, mentally or emotionally. Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth. Remove dead leaves to encourage new growth. nutrients for plant growth. a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development.
