The terms "growth" and "development" are

A) synonymous.
B) opposites.
C) different; growth refers to changes in quality, whereas development refers to changes in quantity.
D) different; growth refers to changes in quantity only, whereas development refers to changes in quantity and/or quality.

Synonymous

Having the same, or nearly the same, meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.

Quantitative

Pertaining to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality.

Quality

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.