Development Dɪˈveləpmənt Baby’s Womb Career Process Stage Noun

• a baby’s development in the womb
• the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy
• career development
• the development of vaccines against tropical diseases

development

1. the gradual growth of something so that it becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.
• a baby’s development in the womb
• the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy
• career development
2. the process of producing or creating something new or more advanced; a new or advanced product
• see also research and development
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/research-and-development
• the development of vaccines against tropical diseases
• developments in aviation technology
• This piece of equipment is an exciting new development.
3. a new event or stage that is likely to affect what happens in a continuing situation
• the latest developments in the war
• Are there further developments in the investigation?
4. a piece of land with new buildings on it
• see also ribbon development
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ribbon-development
• a commercial/business/housing development
5. the process of using an area of land, especially to make a profit by building on it, etc.
• See related entries: Construction
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/construction/development
• He bought the land for 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.
• A more powerful version of this electric bus in currently in development.
• A new vaccine is under development.
• 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.
• I do a lot of research and development work in my job.
• In the opening chapter, the author traces the development of judo from its ancient roots.
• Ribbon developments extended along the main road.
• Ribbon developments= lines of buildings extended along the main road.
• School should encourage the full development of a student’s talents.
• The agency supports and promotes sustainable economic development.
• The building plans are for a mixed-use development.
• The city has undergone rapid development.
• The company went deep into debt to finance the development of the engine.
• The invention requires more development work to make it viable.
• The move from TV to film was a logical development in her career.
• There is tremendous opportunity for personal and professional development at our company.
• This is a perfectly normal stage of development.
• Too much emphasis on memorizing facts can inhibit the development of creative thinking.
• an important stage in the development of Anglo-Irish relations
• community development projects
• new developments in film-making
• the lengthy development process of a new model of car
• the significant developments taking place in the health service
• the three-year development cycle of their products
• Are there any further developments in the investigation?
• The company can offer a number of opportunities for career development.
• The government is encouraging the development of small businesses.
• The protesters oppose plans to build a commercial development on the site.
• We live in a new housing development.
• a baby’s development in the womb
• a luxury residential development