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   development

   /dɪˈvɛləpm(ə)nt/

   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 advanced product or idea: "the latest developments in information technology"
   • 2. 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
   • 3. 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 Essex" Similar estatecomplexsiteconglomeration
   • 4. the process of starting to be affected by an ailment or feeling: "the development of brittle bones"
   • 5. 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"
   • 6. 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEVELOPMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced: healthy growth and development. development of The documentary traced the development of popular music through the ages. The region suffers from under- /over-development (= having too little/much industry).

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEVELOP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to invent something or bring something into existence: We have to develop a new policy / strategy to deal with the problem. The company is spending $650 million on developing new products / technology. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. C2 [ I ] to start to happen or exist: Large cracks began to develop in the wall. B2 [ I or T ]

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › developmentDEVELOPMENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

5. 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.

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

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   6 meanings: 1. the act or process of growing, progressing, or developing 2. the product or result of developing 3. a fact,.... Click for more definitions.

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

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   Definition of development noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › developDEVELOP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Develop definition: to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state. See examples of DEVELOP used in a sentence.

9. 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. There are many other definitions for this noun, too.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › developmentdevelopment | meaning of development in Longman Dictionary of ...

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    development meaning, definition, what is development: the process of gradually becoming bigger...: Learn more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › developmentDevelopment - definition of development by The Free Dictionary

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    1. The act of developing or the state of being developed, as: a. The application of techniques or technology to the production of new goods or services. b. The business of constructing buildings or otherwise altering land for new uses. 2. A significant event, occurrence, or change: a news story covering the latest developments in the scandal. 3.