growth potential

noun

: chance of growing larger
The company has limited growth potential.

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Alongside India, Lauder considers the Middle East as having major long-term growth potential. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Investors are overlooking the growth potential of German consumer giant Henkel's burgeoning haircare business as even cautious consumers continue to splurge on self-care routines, according to Barclays. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 Costco could be seeking out neighborhoods that have high growth potential as part of its business model, which pays off for homeowners by way of higher home values. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026 The growth potential of a $50,000 5-year CD account is significant in today's elevated interest rate climate. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for growth potential

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“Growth potential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20potential. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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