growth

Definitions

1. noun

   An increase in size, number, value or strength.

   Examples

   • The company saw rapid growth last year.
   • The tree's growth slowed during the dry summer.
   ≈enlargement≈expansion≈increase≈increment
2. noun

   An increase in the money and goods a country produces.

   Examples

   • Growth slowed when the world economy weakened.
   • The government has a plan for jobs and growth.
3. noun

   Becoming stronger as a person.

   Examples

   • Therapy helped her achieve real personal growth.
   • He showed great growth after facing hard times.
4. noun

   The process of getting bigger or taller.

   Examples

   • The plant's growth was clear within a week.
   • Scientists measured the crystal's growth over time.
   ≈development≈maturation
5. noun

   Something that has grown.

   Examples

   • A thick growth of moss covered the stones.
   • A new growth of hair appeared after the treatment.
   ≈vegetation
6. noun

   An unusual lump in the body, such as a tumor.

   Examples

   • The doctor found a growth during the exam.
   • Surgeons removed the growth successfully.
   ≈outgrowth