exponential growth
"Exponential growth" describes a process where a quantity increases at a rate proportional to its current value, leading to rapid acceleration.
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Definition
C1Mathematics
(technical, academic)A type of increase where the rate of change of a quantity is proportional to its current value, often represented by an exponential function.
Example
- In exponential growth, the value of the quantity doubles at a constant rate over equal time intervals.
B2General
(common)A process where the amount of something grows rapidly over time.
Example
- The exponential growth of the company's user base was impressive.
- Bacteria can exhibit exponential growth under ideal conditions.
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