(mathematics) The growth in the value of a quantity, in which the rate of growth is proportional to the instantaneous value of the quantity; for example, when the value has doubled, the rate of increase will also have doubled. The rate may be positive or negative.

plural of growth medium

(business) The business expansion through increasing output and sales as opposed to mergers, acquisitions and takeovers.

A stationary condition, e.g. in an economy, where growth does not occur.

(botany) A special form of seedling growth in arboraceous monocotyledons, during which the longitudinal axis of the stem expands to reach its final girth. After achieving the definitive basal diameter, the stem elongates, maintaining a nearly cylindrical form.

A sudden growth in one's body, especially during adolescence.

(informal) To undergo growth spurts.

luxuriant plant growth in spring

(ecology) A pattern of growth that can be represented by a logistic function

From, in, or pertaining to, an old-growth forest; having mature trees or other plants.