growth

noun

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
: an abnormal proliferation of tissue (such as a tumor)
c
d
: the result of growth : product
Protestantism was a relatively recent growth.
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

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 See More
Recent Examples on the Web New growth investments will create additional opportunities for distribution income for its affiliates. Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023 His growth firm, Valor Equity partners, has invested in many Musk companies including SpaceX, Tesla, the Boring Company, and Neuralink. Byluisa Beltran, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2023 City staff raised similar concerns with affordable hotel policies in 2015 when the Ocean Beach growth blueprint was being considered. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Nov. 2023 Its economy, once the world’s powerhouse, has slowed to a low-for-China growth rate of 5%. Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023 Food manufacturers conduct comprehensive evaluations, considering factors like product composition, packaging, storage conditions and microbial growth patterns. Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2023 Target’s chief growth officer, Christina Hennington, said on an earnings call this week. Tory Newmyer, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2023 Both overall and e-commerce sales growth took a hit from the timing of Flipkart’s Big Billion Days event, which moved from the third quarter last year to the fourth quarter this year. arkansasonline.com, 17 Nov. 2023 Such strong economic growth, unless it’s matched with a surge in productivity, could only accelerate inflation. David Harrison, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

grow + -th entry 3

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of growth was in 1557

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Cite this Entry

“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

growth

noun
1
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)

Medical Definition

growth

noun
1
a(1)
: a stage in the process of growing
(2)
: full growth
b
: the process of growing
2
a
: something that grows or has grown
b
: an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as a tumor)

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