1. A rate or amount of growth that does not meet expectations, requirements, or minimum standards
The company reported insufficient growth in the third quarter.
A empresa relatou crescimento insuficiente no terceiro trimestre.
2. In medical contexts, failure of a child to grow at an expected rate
The pediatrician diagnosed the child with insufficient growth.
O pediatra diagnosticou a criança com crescimento insuficiente.
3. Economic or developmental progress that falls short of targets or goals
The country faced insufficient growth despite policy reforms.
O país enfrentou crescimento insuficiente apesar das reformas políticas.