unprecedented growth
/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ɡroʊθ/
Meaning
This phrase describes a rate of expansion, development, or success that has never been seen or experienced before. It is commonly used in corporate reports, financial news, and economic analyses to highlight extraordinary performance. The tone is highly formal, objective, and analytical.
Examples
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The tech startup experienced unprecedented growth during the pandemic as remote work surged.
The tech startup experienced unprecedented growth during the pandemic as remote work surged.
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Market analysts attribute this unprecedented growth to the sudden shift in consumer behavior.
Market analysts attribute this unprecedented growth to the sudden shift in consumer behavior.
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To sustain this unprecedented growth, the company plans to expand its operations into European markets.
To sustain this unprecedented growth, the company plans to expand its operations into European markets.
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The quarterly report highlighted an unprecedented growth of 45% in net profit.
The quarterly report highlighted an unprecedented growth of 45% in net profit.
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Managing such unprecedented growth requires robust infrastructure and a highly scalable business model.
Managing such unprecedented growth requires robust infrastructure and a highly scalable business model.
Common Mistakes
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✗ The company had an unprecedent growth last year.
✓ The company had unprecedented growth last year.
You must use the past participle adjective form 'unprecedented' (ending in -ed), not the noun form 'unprecedent'.
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✗ We are seeing unprecedented growth that is very fast and never happened before.
✓ We are seeing unprecedented growth.
Adding 'very fast and never happened before' is redundant, as 'unprecedented' already carries this exact meaning.
Related Expressions
Practice
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The e-commerce sector saw ___ during the holiday season, breaking all previous sales records.
💡 historic, record-breaking expansion
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unprecedented growth
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Economists are warning that this ___ might lead to market inflation.
💡 massive, never-before-seen expansion
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unprecedented growth