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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. www.britannica.com › science › child-development-processChild development | Definition, Stages, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Child development, the growth of perceptual, emotional, intellectual, and behavioral capabilities and functioning during childhood. The term childhood denotes that period in the human lifespan from the acquisition of language at one or two years to the onset of adolescence at 12 or 13 years.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Developing_countryDeveloping country - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · A developing country is a sovereign state with a less developed industrial base and a lower Human Development Index (HDI) relative to other countries. [3] However, this definition is not universally agreed upon. There is also no clear agreement on which countries fit this category.

4. www.coursera.org › articles › what-is-professional-developmentWhat Is Professional Development and What Are the Benefits?

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Professional development is education, training, or skill development engaged in for career progression. This can range from keeping up to date with changes and trends in your field to learning new skills to advance your career.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › research-and-developmentResearch and development | Definition, Types, Examples, Strategy...

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Research and development, in industry, two intimately related processes by which new products and new forms of old products are brought into being through technological innovation. Research and development, a phrase unheard of in the early part of the 20th century, has since become a universal.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Child_developmentChild development - Wikipedia

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   Jun 21, 2024 · A child using fingers to make a small, circular hole in the sand, 1997. Child development involves the biological, psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and the conclusion of adolescence .

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sustainable_Development_GoalsSustainable Development Goals - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations members in 2015, created 17 world Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They were created with the aim of "peace and prosperity for people and the planet..." – while tackling climate change and working to preserve oceans and forests.

8. sg.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentWhat Does It Mean to Develop Professionally and Personally?

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Key takeaways: To develop both professionally and personally means to enhance your skills and knowledge related to your work goals (professional development) and to improve various aspects of yourself to achieve life goals like better relationships and fulfillment (personal development).