What does the word growth mean?
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The increase in size of a living being or any of its parts occurring in the process of development.
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The development of the body; particularly in the direction of its height. Also, any adventitious tissue; thus, we speak of a morbid growth or formation. See Development.
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Usage examples for growth
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For one of the men, coming our way, pass'd within two yards of us, with the flat of his sword beating the growth over our heads. – The Splendid Spur by Arthur T. Quiller Couch
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She packed all away, wondering the while why this sudden interruption to her prosperous course of study and growth should have been allowed to come; wondering when and how the interrupted course would be allowed to go on again. – A Letter of Credit by Susan Warner
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