English · Work & Business
growth
/ɡroʊθ/
[/ɡroʊθ/]
increase, expansion
Beginnernoun
Definition
The process of increasing in size, amount, or importance, as with a business or economy.
Example
The company saw rapid growth this year, doubling both its staff and its profits.
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.