GROWTH

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Definition

noun (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically. — synonyms: growing, maturation, development, ontogeny, ontogenesis
noun a progression from simpler to more complex forms.
noun a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important. — synonyms: increase, increment
noun vegetation that has grown.
noun the gradual beginning or coming forth. — synonyms: emergence, outgrowth
noun (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor).
noun something grown or growing.

“Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China.”