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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.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › developmentDevelopment Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DEVELOPMENT is the act, process, or result of developing. How to use development in a sentence.

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   Development definition: the act or process of developing; growth; progress. See examples of DEVELOPMENT used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEVELOPMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEVELOPMENT definition: 1. the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced: 2. a…. Learn more.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › developmentDEVELOPMENT Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for DEVELOPMENT: evolution, progress, expansion, progression, growth, advancement, improvement, emergence; Antonyms of DEVELOPMENT: regression, reversion, retrogression, regress, lapse, relapse, degradation, deterioration.

6. pdx.pressbooks.pub › humandevelopment › chapterWhat is Development? – Human Development

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   What is Development? Human Development or Lifespan Development is the scientific study of the ways in which people change, as well as remain the same, from conception to death.

7. education.cfr.org › global-era-issues › developmentWhat Is Development? | CFR Education

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   Jan 16, 2024 · What are the terms, trends, and debates that define international development? Learn about the evolution of efforts to improve the world—including global infrastructure, education, and health.

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

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   Development is the act of improving by expanding, enlarging, or refining. The merging of two university departments might lead to the development of a new curriculum.

9. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › articlesChild Development: Developmental Milestones, Stages & Delays

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   Jun 1, 2021 · Child development describes how children grow and change. Experts divide developmental stages into five periods from birth to 18 years old. At each stage, healthcare providers expect children to meet certain developmental milestones.

10. www.verywellmind.com › developmental-psychology-4157180Developmental Psychology: Definition, Stages, and Issues -...

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    Jul 29, 2024 · The field of developmental psychology explores the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that happen as people age. Psychologists strive to understand and explain how and why people change throughout life.

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

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    A development is an event or incident which has recently happened and is likely to have an effect on the present situation.