Development Extra Examples Dɪˈveləpmənt Stage Company Process Residential

• a baby’s development in the womb
• this is a perfectly normal stage of development.
• the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy
• the company can offer a number of opportunities for career development.

development

1. the steady growth of something so that it becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.
• SEE ALSO self-development
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/self-development
• a baby’s development in the womb
• This is a perfectly normal stage of development.
• the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy
• The company can offer a number of opportunities for career development.

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• A UN team is monitoring the development of the peace process.
• A group of experts has been brought together to support the development of the project.
• Cell divisions during development occur in a fixed sequence.
• Education stimulates the development of rational thinking.
• Environmental factors can accelerate the development of certain cancers.
• He influenced the development of modern dance.
• In the opening chapter, the author traces the development of judo from its ancient roots.
• School should encourage the full development of a student's talents.
• There is tremendous opportunity for personal and professional development at our company.
• Too much emphasis on memorizing facts can inhibit the development of creative thinking.
• an important stage in the development of Anglo-Irish relations
2. the growth of the economy of a country or region through increased business activity
• Increased tourism will promote job creation and economic development.
• International policies should support, not inhibit, sustainable development.
• He described women as the backbone of rural development worldwide.
• community development projects
• a development plan/programme

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• practical strategies for promoting rapid development
• The agency supports and promotes sustainable economic development.
• Much of the EU's development aid is channelled through the European Development Fund.
3. the process of producing or creating something new or more advanced; a new or advanced product or idea
• SEE ALSO research and development
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/research-and-development
• the development of new technology
• Pete is head of product development.
• A more powerful version of this electric bus in currently in development.
• A new vaccine is under development.
• This drug is an exciting new development.
• developments in aviation technology

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• The company went deep into debt to finance the development of the engine.
• The invention requires more development work to make it viable.
• new developments in film-making
• the lengthy development process of a new model of car
• the three-year development cycle of their products
• The government is encouraging the development of small businesses.
• This piece of equipment is an exciting new development.
4. a new event or stage that is likely to affect what happens in a continuing situation
• Have there been any further developments?
• We welcome the recent positive developments.
• the latest developments in the war
• There have been some interesting new developments in the case.

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• the significant developments taking place in the health service
• The move from TV to film was a logical development in her career.
• Are there further developments in the investigation?
5. a piece of land with new buildings on it
• SEE ALSO ribbon development
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ribbon-development
• I live in a brand-new housing development.
• a mixed residential and business development

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• The protesters oppose plans to build a commercial development on the site.
• a luxury residential development
• The building plans are for a mixed-use development.
6. the process of using an area of land, especially to make a profit by building on it, etc.
• He bought the land for development.
• The city has undergone rapid development.

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• Older houses are being brought back into productive use through residential and commercial development.
• The proposed development of the site in Dublin's docklands attracted much publicity.