Main Entry:

growth

Pronunciation:

\ˈgrōth\

Function:

noun

Date:

1557

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 b: an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as a tumor) c: outgrowth d: the result of growth : product3: a producing especially by growing <fruits of his own growth>4: anticipated progressive growth especially in capital value and income <some investors prefer growth to immediate income>