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- Dictionarygrowth/ɡrəʊθ/
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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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.
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.
The growth of something such as an industry, organization, or idea is its development in size, wealth, or importance.
6 days ago · Growth is an increase in physical size, like the growth of a sapling into a mature tree. There are other kinds of growth, like your sister's personal growth since she started to meditate every day. Growth can also mean something that has grown, like a growth of stubble on your dad's face or a cancerous growth that needs to be removed surgically.
/ɡrəʊθ/ [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.
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.
GROWTH meaning: 1 : the process of growing: such as; 2 : natural increase in size often + of.
The growth of something such as an industry, organization, or idea is its development in size, wealth, or importance.
the process of growing, increasing, or developing: population growth. A balanced diet is essential for healthy growth. Fewer 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. growth noun (DISEASE)
There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun growth. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
