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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 ofThe documentary traced the development of popular music through the ages. The region suffers from under- /over-development (= having too little/much industry).

3. 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.

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. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › developmentDEVELOPMENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   DEVELOPMENT definition: 1. the process of growing, changing, or becoming more advanced: 2. the process of making something…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › developmentdevelopment 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.

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

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   Development is the process or result of making a basic design gradually better and more advanced. We are spending $850m on research and development. ...the development of new and innovative telephone services.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › developmentDevelopment Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   DEVELOPMENT meaning: 1 : the act or process of growing or causing something to grow or become larger or more advanced often + of; 2 : the act or process of creating something over a period of time often + of