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   De·vel·op·ment

   /dəˈveləpmənt/

   

   noun

   • 1. the process of developing or being developed: "she traces the development of the novel" Similar evolutiongrowthmaturingexpansionenlargementspreadbuildoutprogresssuccessblossomingbloomingburgeoningheadwayformingestablishmentinstitutioninitiationinstigationinaugurationoriginationinventiongeneration
   • ▪ a specified state of growth or advancement: "the wings attain their full development several hours after birth"
   • ▪ a new and refined product or idea: "the latest developments in information technology"
   • ▪ an event constituting a new stage in a changing situation: "I don't think there have been any new developments since yesterday" Similar eventturn of eventsoccurrencehappeningcircumstanceincidentphenomenonsituationissueoutcomeupshot
   • ▪ the process of converting land to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making use of its resources: "land suitable for development"
   • ▪ an area of land with new buildings on it: "a major housing development in Chicago" Similar estatecomplexsiteconglomeration
   • 2. the process of starting to experience or suffer from an ailment or feeling: "the development of brittle bones"
   • 3. the process of treating photographic film with chemicals to make a visible image: "agitation is carried out while a film is processed to ensure even development"
   • 4. the process of bringing one's pieces into play in the opening phase of a game: "I sought to take advantage of Black's defective development"

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2. www.britannica.com › dictionary › developmentDevelopment Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of DEVELOPMENT. 1. [noncount] : the act or process of growing or causing something to grow or become larger or more advanced. Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development. efforts to promote economic development [= growth] experts in child development.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdevelopment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   [uncountable, countable] the process of producing or creating something new or more advanced; a new or advanced product or idea. the development of new technology. Pete is head of product development. in development A more powerful version of this electric bus is currently in development. under development A new vaccine is under development.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › developmentDEVELOPMENT definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   the process of growing, changing, or becoming more advanced: The nurse will do some tests to check on your child's development. There have been some major developments in technology recently. Fewer examples. intellectual and physical development. research into language development. This was a necessary step towards her own development as an artist.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › developmentDevelopment - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of development. noun. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) “the development of his ideas took many years” “the slow development of her skill as a writer” synonyms: evolution. see more. noun. the act of improving by expanding, enlarging, or refining.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEVELOPMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 24, 2024 · 1. uncountable noun. Development is the gradual growth or formation of something. ...an ideal system for studying the development of the embryo. [ + of] First he surveys Islam's development. 2. uncountable noun. Development is the growth of something such as a business or an industry . [business]

7. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › developmentDevelopment - National Geographic Society

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Development is the process of growth, or changing from one condition to another. In economics, development is change from a traditional economy to one based on technology. A traditional economy usually centers on individual survival. Families and small communities often make their own food, clothing, housing, and household goods.

8. world101.cfr.org › global-era-issues › developmentWhat Is Development? | World101

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   Jan 16, 2024 · What Is Development? | World101. Development. What Is Development? What are the terms, trends, and debates that define international development? Learn about the evolution of efforts to improve...