growth curve

noun

1. a curve on a graph in which a variable is plotted against time to illustrate the growth of the variable

Example Sentences

And then there are those who choke or vomit, become afraid of that, or have always been picky eaters and fall off their growth curve.

From New York Times

The country's once-promising growth curve has dipped and graver challenges loom in the low-lying delta that is vulnerable to climate change.

From BBC

They were referred by Emmie’s pediatrician because she was gaining weight rapidly; her B.M.I. was pulling upward away from her growth curve on the C.D.C.’s B.M.I. chart.

From New York Times

Incremental legislative actions at the state or federal level have already influenced the data and have been factored into the growth curve estimation.

From Scientific American

"We are seeing the growth curve rise very quickly. Projections are pessimistic if we do nothing," he said, although he acknowledged that at least awareness of the issue was growing.

From Reuters