1. A sector, region, or field of activity that is expanding or developing rapidly, showing increasing economic activity, investment, or development potential.
Technology is a major growth area in the developing economy.
A tecnologia é uma área de crescimento importante na economia em desenvolvimento.
2. In psychology and personal development, a sphere of life where an individual has potential for improvement and development.
Communication skills represent a growth area for many professionals.
As habilidades de comunicação representam uma área de crescimento para muitos profissionais.
3. In urban planning, a region designated for future expansion and development.
The suburbs became a growth area during the post-war building boom.
Os subúrbios se tornaram uma área de crescimento durante o boom de construção pós-guerra.