1
a
: increasing in size or amount
growing children
a growing number of wealthy residents
growing success
b
: becoming greater in prevalence, popularity, or influence
a growing trend
a growing controversy
Mr. Moseley and others like him are on the front lines of a growing battle for control of the shop floor.—Alex Kotlowitz
2
: of, relating to, or being the period during which something (such as a plant) grows or matures
ideal growing conditions
Peel color may vary and is dependent upon night temperatures during the growing season.—M. McDevitt Rubin
Researchers are, in fact, on the verge of field-testing … a new tomato designed to meet a set of cannery specifications for shorter growing cycle …—Jack Fincher
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