augimas
Augimas is a Lithuanian noun meaning growth. In common usage it denotes the process of increasing in size, amount, number, or importance. The term is used across disciplines, including biology, economics, demography, and urban development, to describe progressive change over time.
In biology, growth refers to the irreversible increase in size and mass of an organism, organ, or
In economics, economic growth denotes a sustained increase in a economy's productive capacity, usually measured by
Growth is quantified using growth rates, absolute change, or compound measures such as the compound annual
While growth is a central objective in many systems, it does not automatically reflect welfare or sustainability.