Question

difference between growth and development

Answer 1

The difference between growth and development depends on the context, the jargon in which the terms are being used. ... In biological systems, growth indicates a quantifiable change in size, whereas development indicates a transformation of structure.

Answer 2

The terms Growth and Development are used with every aspect of life. There might be some confusion when using the terms as they are often used interchangeably.

1. Growth can be explained as becoming bigger or larger or having more importance but development also means transformation or improvement.

2. Growth is termed as a physical change, where as development is said to be physical as well as social or psychological change.

3. While growth is related to quantitative improvement, development is related to quantitative as well as qualitative improvement.