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Population growth
/pˌɒpjʊlˈeɪʃən ɡɹˈəʊθ/
/pˌɑːpjʊlˈeɪʃən ɡɹˈoʊθ/Population growth
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the increase in the number of individuals in a population over a specific period of time
population growth
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Example
The city's population growth necessitated the construction of new schools and infrastructure.
The city experienced an explosion in population growth after the new factory opened.
Extrapolation from historical trends helped the researcher estimate future population growth.
The city council approved a new development on the outskirts of town to accommodate population growth.
The local government zoned the outskirts of the city for residential housing to accommodate population growth.
