annual growth rate
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The percentage by which something, such as a population or an economy, increases over the course of a year.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The country's _____ slowed sharply during the recession."
Answer: annual growth rate
In your own words, what does "annual growth rate" mean?
The percentage by which something, such as a population or an economy, increases over the course of a year.
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