growth

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. an increase in the number, amount, or level of something.

n. a quantitative increase in size, number, value, or intensity.

日本語:増加※

Español:crecimiento

“The city has seen a rapid growth in population over the last ten years.”

“The unexpected growth in consumer demand caught the manufacturers off guard, leading to widespread shortages across the retail sector.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Economics Academic

n. an increase in the value of goods and services produced by a country.

n. an increase in the capacity of an economy to produce goods and services, compared from one period of time to another.

日本語:成長※

“The government is trying to encourage economic growth by lowering taxes.”

“Economists argue that sustainable growth cannot be achieved without significant investment in green energy infrastructure and education.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the process of becoming more mature or confident as a person.

n. the development of psychological or emotional resilience and maturity.

“Living in a foreign country led to a lot of personal growth for him.”

“The challenges she faced during her first year as a manager provided a steep learning curve and immense professional growth.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary

n. a mass of something that has grown, like hair on a face or plants in a garden.

n. something that has grown or is currently growing, often referring to a thicket of plants or facial hair.

“He returned from the camping trip with a thick growth of beard.”

“A dense growth of ivy covered the ancient stone walls, hiding the windows from view.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. an abnormal mass of cells growing in or on the body.

n. a discrete mass of abnormal tissue, such as a tumor or cyst.

“The surgeon removed a small growth from the patient's shoulder.”

“Biopsy results confirmed that the growth was benign, though the patient was advised to monitor the area for any further changes.”