growth

Definition

  • noun: the process of growing
  • noun: a stage in the process of 'growing'
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: size, augmentation, advancement

Examples

  • Children's books are a 'growth area' [=an area of business that is becoming larger and more successful] in the publishing industry.

  • Children's publishing is a 'growth industry'. [=a business that is becoming larger and more successful]

  • The company has limited 'growth potential'. [=the company is not likely to grow much larger]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's killed people, Henry. That's unfortunate. What purpose could we have for a dinosaur that can camouflage? Cuttlefish genes were added to help her withstand an accelerated growth rate. Cuttlefish have chromatophores that allow the skin to change color. It hid from thermal technology. Really? (..)
    2015 Jurassic World