growth rate

• Medida do aumento do tamanho, valor ou quantidade de algo durante um determinado período de tempo, geralmente expressa em porcentagem.

A measure of the increase in size, value, or quantity of something over a specific period of time, often expressed as a percentage.

1. Economic or financial increaseB2formal

   The percentage or rate at which a specific economic or financial value increases over a period of time.

   Taxa de crescimento

   • The company's growth rate exceeded expectations this quarter.
   • Analysts predict a steady growth rate for the national economy.
   • A high growth rate often attracts more investors.

2. Biological increaseB2formal

   The speed at which a living organism or population increases in size or number.

   Taxa de crescimento

   • The growth rate of bacteria in the lab was carefully monitored.
   • This plant species has a rapid growth rate in warm climates.
   • The growth rate of the population has slowed down in recent years.