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: a producing especially by growing
fruits of his own growth
4
: anticipated progressive growth especially in capital value and income
some investors prefer growth to immediate income
Examples of growth in a Sentence
He had a growth spurt when he was 16 years old.
She's concerned that the medication might slow her child's growth.
He discovered a substance that promotes the growth of new blood vessels.
The city has undergone explosive growth in recent years.
He sees his college years as an opportunity for personal growth.
It's important to prune the bush every year to encourage new growth.
Their profits have averaged five percent growth in the last four years.
The tree has an average annual growth of almost a foot.
a thick growth of underbrush
Recent Examples on the Web
But along with United’s success came growth that required more and more of Huston’s time.
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Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
However, Wei said TSMC would revise its expectations for semiconductor market growth (minus memory chips) down for 2024, and cut his growth predictions for foundries, Bloomberg reported.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Integrating more women into the workforce could serve as a dual remedy, addressing the labor shortage and contributing to economic growth, which can help stabilize prices.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
Mauritius, Namibia, Morocco, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda are all expected to experience at least 80 percent millionaire growth by 2033, the wealth advisory firm estimates.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
More hosts means more bookings and fees for Airbnb, which is trying to sustain its growth and reported 2023 revenue was up 17 percent over the year before.
—Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
In an April 12 note, the analyst raised his price target on Netflix’s stock from $600 to $700/share, based on better-than-expected subscriber growth driving higher earnings (with Morgan Stanley’s estimated 2026 earnings per share increasing from $27 to $29).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
In the years since the Thunder arrived, economists have weighed the growth of Oklahoma City and Tulsa, two cities within the same state that have comparable economic activity, Matheson said.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Apr. 2024
Investors need to be convinced that Tesla can return to its strong growth, fat margins and highly innovative ways.
—Esha Day, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
However, Wei said TSMC would revise its expectations for semiconductor market growth (minus memory chips) down for 2024, and cut his growth predictions for foundries, Bloomberg reported.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Integrating more women into the workforce could serve as a dual remedy, addressing the labor shortage and contributing to economic growth, which can help stabilize prices.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
Mauritius, Namibia, Morocco, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda are all expected to experience at least 80 percent millionaire growth by 2033, the wealth advisory firm estimates.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
More hosts means more bookings and fees for Airbnb, which is trying to sustain its growth and reported 2023 revenue was up 17 percent over the year before.
—Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
In an April 12 note, the analyst raised his price target on Netflix’s stock from $600 to $700/share, based on better-than-expected subscriber growth driving higher earnings (with Morgan Stanley’s estimated 2026 earnings per share increasing from $27 to $29).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
In the years since the Thunder arrived, economists have weighed the growth of Oklahoma City and Tulsa, two cities within the same state that have comparable economic activity, Matheson said.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Apr. 2024
Investors need to be convinced that Tesla can return to its strong growth, fat margins and highly innovative ways.
—Esha Day, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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growth
noun1
a
: stage or condition reached in growing : size
the dog hasn't reached full growth
b
: a process of growing especially through an increase in size or amount
a growth of wealth
good nutrition promotes growth
growth of a crystal
c
: a process of developing
the growth of civilization
2
: a result or product of growing
covered with a growth of mold
a thick growth of underbrush
3
: an abnormal mass of tissue (as a tumor or wart)
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