growth

• Nom désignant le processus d'augmentation de la taille, de la quantité, de la valeur ou du développement.

A noun referring to the process of increasing in size, amount, value, or development.

indénombrable

1. Increase in size or amountA2formal

   The process of increasing in physical size, quantity, or value.

   Croissance (augmentation en taille ou en quantité)

   • The growth of the plant was remarkable after the rain.
   • Economic growth has slowed down this quarter.
   • The company experienced rapid growth in its first year.

   Synonymesaugmentationdevelopmentenlargementexpansionextensionincreasemultiplicationproliferation

   Antonymescontractiondeclinedecreasereductionshrinkage

2. Development or maturationB1formal

   The process of developing or maturing physically, mentally, or emotionally.

   croissance / développement

   • Proper nutrition is essential for a child's growth.
   • Personal growth often comes from facing challenges.
   • The growth of her skills as a musician was impressive.

   Synonymesadvancementdevelopmentevolutionformationmaturationprogress

   Antonymesdeclinedegenerationregression

3. Medical growthB2formalmedical

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

   Tumeur (croissance anormale de tissu)

   • The doctor found a small growth on her lung.
   • The biopsy confirmed that the growth was benign.
   • He underwent surgery to remove the growth.

   Synonymescystexcrescencelumpmalignancyneoplasmswellingtumor