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 : product
3 : 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>