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Word3 development
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /dɪˈveləpmənt/ /dɪˈveləpmənt/
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  • 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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development

(noun)/dɪˈveləpmənt/ /dɪˈveləpmənt/
  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.

    Extra Examples

    • 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

    Extra Examples

    • 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

    Extra Examples

    • 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.

    Extra Examples

    • 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

    Extra Examples

    • 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.

    Extra Examples

    • 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.
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