growth

noun

ˈgrōth How to pronounce growth (audio)
Definition of growthnext
1
as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar

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2
as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations

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3
as in development
the process of becoming mature her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer

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Recent Examples of growth The most recent tournament recorded a 61% growth in European, Asian, and South American audiences over the 2024 edition, and a 35% rise in revenue from media rights from those markets, CAF said in March. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026 One prototype, Velum I, used approximately 9 liters of growth medium over roughly 24 hours. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 Musk has many critics, but Marian Tupy, a senior fellow at the libertarian Cato Institute, says non-conformists like Musk often lead innovative companies that help drive economic growth. — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026 The drugmaker reported sales growth this week despite losing key patent protection for blockbuster heart drug Entresto. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for growth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
  1. tumor
  2. evolution
  3. development
  4. progress
  5. maturation
  6. progression
  7. flowering
  8. expansion
Noun
  • In 2023, the FDA added more than a dozen peptides, including BPC-157 and TB-500, to its list of substances that should not be compounded due to risks of allergic reactions, kidney damage and tumor growth.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In 2023, the FDA added more than a dozen peptides — including BPC-157 and TB-500 — to its list of substances that should not be compounded due to risks of allergic reactions, kidney damage and tumor growth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • The study continued that natural selection, genetic drift, and recombination biases shape the evolution of nonribosomal peptides, a class of compounds used in antibiotics such as penicillin, as well as toxins.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The cutting-edge building details the city’s evolution from a humble fishing village to a bustling metropolis with over 18 million residents.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of evolution
Noun
  • Fraga added that her administration remains focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, economic development and delivering effective, accountable government.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Cardenas is a leadership coach and organizational development consultant who lives in Fort Worth.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of development
Noun
  • Bass attempted to reverse her fortunes by touting her administration’s progress in reducing violent crime, fast-tracking affordable housing and bringing down unsheltered homelessness — the number of people living outside and in their cars — by 11%.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Only progress to the next level of difficulty when the last reps in your set feel manageable or even relatively easy.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of progress
Noun
  • Today the news arrived that the third bourbon in this series was finished in chestnut barrels, an uncommon but not unheard of wood in the world of whiskey maturation.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Donaldson, however, is among the few YouTubers entering the most recent maturation of creators-turned-entrepreneurs because of the maintenance of multiple different corporate entities.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • Since 2021, the Food and Drug Administration has approved three antibody treatments meant to slow the disease’s progression.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Education is one of the most effective ways to help slow the progression of kidney disease.
    — Fresenius Kidney Care, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of progression
Noun
  • Instead, to try to deal with the crises, there has been a flowering of disjointed maritime coalition planning efforts.
    — Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The shorter serviceberry, sweet crabapple and flowering dogwoods are strong choices for small yards.
    — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of flowering
Noun
  • The backstory Opened in 2017 as part of Ritz-Carlton’s expansion into Southeast Asia, this was one of the brand’s boldest statements.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But Giovanni Marcantoni, Volo's founder and CEO, told CNBC that about three-fourths of its growth has come from organic expansion, rather than through acquisitions, as more Americans look for ways to build community.
    — Alex Harring,Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
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