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: a producing especially by growing
fruits of his own growth
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: anticipated progressive growth especially in capital value and income
some investors prefer growth to immediate income
Examples of growth in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Paying for that debt can divert money away from private investment, which, in turn, may dampen wage growth, economists say.
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024
The job market is booming, inflation is easing, and growth is keeping up at a steady pace.
—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
The conglomerate, which also operates the Wolford, St. John, Sergio Rossi and Caruso brands, saw just 1 percent sales growth last year amid macroeconomic headwinds and other challenges.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 27 June 2024
The disorder can cause intellectual disability, growth retardation, and developmental delays.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 June 2024
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024
The job market is booming, inflation is easing, and growth is keeping up at a steady pace.
—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
The conglomerate, which also operates the Wolford, St. John, Sergio Rossi and Caruso brands, saw just 1 percent sales growth last year amid macroeconomic headwinds and other challenges.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 27 June 2024
The disorder can cause intellectual disability, growth retardation, and developmental delays.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 June 2024
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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growth
noun1
a
: stage or condition reached in growing : size
the dog hasn't reached full growth
b
: a process of growing especially through an increase in size or amount
a growth of wealth
good nutrition promotes growth
growth of a crystal
c
: a process of developing
the growth of civilization
2
: a result or product of growing
covered with a growth of mold
a thick growth of underbrush
3
: an abnormal mass of tissue (as a tumor or wart)
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