development
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
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developments
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developments
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEVELOPMENT
1
[noncount]
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the act or process of growing or causing something to grow or become larger or more advanced
— often + of
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Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development.
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efforts to promote economic development [=growth]
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experts in child development
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The company offers many opportunities for professional/personal/career development.
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the development of the English language
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The vitamin may help prevent the development of cancer.
2
[noncount]
a
:
the act or process of creating something over a period of time
— often + of
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see also research and development
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The software is still in the early stages of development.
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The company is working on (the) development of a new method for recycling old tires.
b
:
the state of being created or made more advanced
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The new system is still under development. [=being developed]
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She has a number of projects in development. [=(informal) in the works]
3
[count]
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something that has happened or has become known
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I try to keep up with the latest developments in computer technology.
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Have there been any new developments in the case?
4
a
[count]
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an area of land with buildings that were all built at around the same time
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see also housing development
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a condominium development
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new commercial and industrial developments
b
[noncount]
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the process of building a group of houses or other buildings on an area of land
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A large piece of land along the river was sold for development.
5
[noncount]
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the chemical process by which photographic film is used to make a photograph
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chemicals used for the development of film
