economic growth
collocation · Collocation / phrase B1
Plain meaning
an increase in the size and strength of an economy
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss an increase in the size and strength of an economy in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed economic growth as a key issue.
examThe passage argues that economic growth can affect policy decisions and public behaviour.
Common collocations
sustained economic growthboost economic growtheconomic growth rate
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “sustained economic growth”.