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growth area

noun

Definition of growth area

: an area of business that is becoming larger and more successful
  • Children's books are a growth area in the publishing industry.

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growth play

  1. : a stage in the process of growing : size

  2. : full growth

  3. : the process of growing

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area play

  1. : the surface included within a set of lines

  2. : the scope of a concept, operation, or activity : field

  3. : areaway

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