Growth

/ɡɹˈə‍ʊθ/

/ˈɡɹoʊθ/

Growth

the process of physical, mental, or emotional development

an increase in the amount, degree, importance, or size of something

synonyms : increase

antonyms : decrease

vegetation that has grown

the gradual beginning or coming forth

synonyms : emergence

something grown or growing

(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)

Examples

1. Government policies are encouraging the growth of rural tourism.

2. The active ingredient checks the growth of bacteria.

3. The modest pace of economic growth has also kept the lid on price growth.

4. Profit and dividend growth looks like being above average for the foreseeable future.