Synonym: development, emergence, growing, increase, increment, maturation, ontogenesis, ontogeny, outgrowth. Similar words: undergrowth, now that, follow through, grow, grow up, grow on, groan, group. Meaning: [grəʊθ] n. 1. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level 2. a progression from simpler to more complex forms 3. a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important 4. vegetation that has grown 5. the gradual beginning or coming forth 6. (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) 7. something grown or growing.
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(121) Some types of antibiotic are used to promote growth in farm animals.
(122) Sales have levelled off after a period of rapid growth.
(123) The growth of violent crime is a very real problem.
(124) 2001 saw the beginning of a period of rapid growth.
(125) Scientists have warned that the use of growth hormones to make cattle grow more quickly may result in a health risk for consumers.
(126) It is hoped the tax cuts will act as a stimulant to further economic growth.
(127) Last year's profits were more the result of financial sleight of hand than genuine growth.
(128) Our future development will be achieved by organic growth rather than acquisitions of other companies.
(129) The assumption that growth in one country benefits the whole world is highly dubious .
(130) The economy fell short of the Treasury's target of 2% growth.
(131) Recession in the early nineties put a damper on growth.
(132) Computers and electronics are growth industries and need skilled technicians.
(133) Consumer spending was the driving force behind the economic growth in the summer.
(134) Graham came back from holiday with a week's growth of beard on his chin.
(135) Statistics paint a sobering picture — unemployment, tight credit, lower home values, sluggish job growth.
(136) There was a substantial growth of industry and foreign trade increased as a result.
(137) Some people think that uncontrolled economic growth and environmental stability are mutually exclusive.
(138) They use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops.
(139) The explosive growth in casinos is one of the most conspicuous signs of Westernisation.
(140) Its rate of growth was fast — much more like that of an ape than that of a human.
(141) Cut back the shoots in spring to encourage bushier growth.
(142) He might feel that leveraging the company at a time when he sees tremendous growth opportunities would be a mistake.
(143) The market has shown annual growth of 20 per cent for several years.
(144) The growth of such vigilante gangs has worried community leaders,[sentencedict.com] police and politicians.
(145) Real estate lending has become the biggest growth area for American banks.
(146) He said that developed countries had a responsibility to foster global economic growth to help new democracies.
(147) The rate of growth was averaged over a period of three years.
(148) The latest figures show a clear growth trend in the service sector.
(149) Rapid industrial growth makes new demands on science and technology.
(150) The last set of trade figures showed exceptionally strong export growth.