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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGrowth
/ɡroʊθ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The process of increasing in physical size, amount, value, or intensity.
"The company experienced rapid growth over the past year."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'growth' originates from the Old English 'grið', meaning 'to grow or increase'. It has evolved through Middle English, where it was used to denote physical and metaphorical increase, reflecting a broader application in modern contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Growth" is said worldwide
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croissance
Transliteration: croissance
"La croissance économique est essentielle."
Wachstum
Transliteration: Wachstum
"Das wirtschaftliche Wachstum hat sich verlangsamt."
crescita
Transliteration: crescita
"La crescita della popolazione è un tema importante."
crecimiento
Transliteration: crecimiento
"El crecimiento de la planta depende del agua y la luz."
crescimento
Transliteration: crescimento
"O crescimento pessoal é um objetivo para muitos."
विकास
Transliteration: vikas
"देश के विकास के लिए शिक्षा जरूरी है।"
增长
Transliteration: zēngzhǎng
"今年公司实现了显著的增长。"
성장
Transliteration: seongjang
"경제 성장은 국가에 중요합니다."
成長
Transliteration: seichō
"子供の成長は早いものです。"
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