growth rate — the speed at which something grows or increases over a specific period
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the speed at which something grows or increases over a specific period
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡroʊθ reɪt/
Korean meaning: 특정 기간 동안 어떤 것이 성장하거나 증가하는 속도
Korean pronunciation: **그로**스 **레이**트
Example Sentences
- My hair's growth rate is so slow, I book haircuts six months in advance!
- The company's growth rate has been declining for three consecutive quarters.
- Scientists are studying the growth rate of bamboo to develop faster-growing crops.
growth rate
NOUN//ˈɡroʊθ reɪt//
the speed at which something grows or increases over a specific period
The startup's growth rate doubled every quarter, shocking investors at the board meeting.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Growth는 고대 영어 'grōwan'(자라다)에서 유래되었고, Rate는 라틴어 'rata'(계산된)에서 나왔다. 두 단어가 합쳐져 '계산된 성장'이라는 현대적 의미를 갖게 되었다.
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📝Examples
“My hair's growth rate is so slow, I book haircuts six months in advance!”
“The company's growth rate has been declining for three consecutive quarters.”
“Scientists are studying the growth rate of bamboo to develop faster-growing crops.”
“The growth rate of my student loan debt is scarier than any horror movie.”
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