growth — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

growth (/ɡroʊθ/)

noun  ·  Beginner  ·  Work & Business

🔊 /ɡroʊθ/

Meaning

Meaning: increase, expansion

The process of increasing in size, amount, or importance, as with a business or economy.

Examples

🗣 The company saw rapid growth this year, doubling both its staff and its profits.

Etymology

From the verb ‘grow’ (Old English ‘growan’) plus the suffix ‘-th’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in business, economics, biology, and personal development.

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Tags: economy, business

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