growth. Often used contrarily by economists and those who write about them: 'It now looks as if growth will remain stagnant until spring' {Observer}; '… with the economy moving into a negative growth phase' {The Times}. Growth obviously indicates expansion. If a thing is shrinking or standing still, growth simply isn't the word for it.
( Bill Bryson )
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