Meaning of the word "growth spurt" in English

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growth spurt

US /ˈɡroʊθ spɜːrt/
UK /ˈɡrəʊθ spɜːt/

Noun

1.

a period of rapid growth in a child or adolescent

Example:
During a growth spurt, children may experience increased appetite and fatigue.
My son had a sudden growth spurt and now all his clothes are too small.
2.

a sudden, rapid increase in the development or activity of something

Example:
The company experienced a significant growth spurt in sales last quarter.
The city is undergoing a growth spurt, with new buildings appearing everywhere.