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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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