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growth (grōt̸h)

noun

  1. the process of growing or developing; specif.,
    1. gradual development toward maturity
    2. formation and development
    1. degree of increase in size, weight, power, etc.
    2. the full extent of such increase
  3. something that grows or has grown a thick growth of grass
  4. an outgrowth or offshoot
  5. a tumor or other abnormal mass of tissue developed in or on the body

adjective

of or designating a stock, mutual fund, etc. or a company, industry, etc. whose value or earnings grow at a rate above average

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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