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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
Alibaba's domestic e-commerce business Taobao and Tmall Group produced revenue growth of 5% for the quarter and company executives said the division would continue to focus on market share stabilisation in the near future.
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Harshita Mary Varghese and Casey Hall, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Without intentional planning for growth and eventual exit, many women are limiting the financial potential of their business.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
For example, green fluorescent protein, which was discovered in jellyfish, is today used in medical studies to illuminate stages of embryological development and to reveal the growth of cancers and other types of cells.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
While immigration alone cannot resolve the nation's fiscal challenges, its positive impact on economic growth and federal revenue highlights its role as a stabilizing force amid rising debt concerns.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Harshita Mary Varghese and Casey Hall, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Without intentional planning for growth and eventual exit, many women are limiting the financial potential of their business.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
For example, green fluorescent protein, which was discovered in jellyfish, is today used in medical studies to illuminate stages of embryological development and to reveal the growth of cancers and other types of cells.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
While immigration alone cannot resolve the nation's fiscal challenges, its positive impact on economic growth and federal revenue highlights its role as a stabilizing force amid rising debt concerns.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for growth
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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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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