growth
noun [ C or U ]
uk/ɡrəʊθ/ us ECONOMICS
an increase in the ability of an economy or business to produce goods and services:
the growth of the Indian economy
We have had three successive years of economic growth.
growth rate/rate of growth The economy's growth rate is likely to slow.
revenue/job growth The steel company reported revenue growth of 55% last year on strong demand for its products.
annual/future/long-term growth
rapid/strong/impressive growth
slow/weak growth
sustainable/unsustainable growth
an increase in size, amount, degree, level, etc.:
the growth of sth The growth of farm spending has not been halted.
I have been impressed by the rapid growth of the fair trade movement.
growth in sth a 19% growth in internet use
The growth in the money supply was faster than expected.
FINANCE, STOCK MARKET
the increase in value of an investment over a long period:
Choose a trust that invests for growth rather than for income.
The investor should stay in for long-term growth.
a growth company
See also
capital growth
economic growth
ex-growth
external growth
high-growth
market growth
monetary growth