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growth

[/ɡroʊθ/]
nounmasculinepl: growths
crescimento
1. the process of increasing in size, number, or importance
The company experienced rapid growth last year.
A empresa experimentou um crescimento rápido no ano passado.
2. something that has grown or is growing
The growth on the tree was unusual.
O crescimento na árvore era incomum.
3. development or maturation of a person
Personal growth is important for success.
O crescimento pessoal é importante para o sucesso.
4. an abnormal mass of tissue, such as a tumor
The doctor found an abnormal growth.
O médico encontrou um crescimento anormal.
NYC Slang
boom or expansion when referring to economic or business context
Synonyms
developmentexpansionincreaseprogressadvancement
Antonyms
declinedecreaseshrinkagecontractiondeterioration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crescimento
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
crescimento
standard usage, may also use 'desenvolvimento'
Portugal
crescimento
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

growth spurt
growth mindset
economic growth
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