development

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of growing or causing something to grow or become larger or more advanced
  • noun: the act, process, or result of 'developing'
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: abiogenesis, access, accession

Examples

  • The company is working on (the) 'development of' a new method for recycling old tires.

  • The company offers many opportunities for professional/personal/career 'development'.

  • The company spends millions of dollars each year on 'research and development'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) If you're asking me...what to do... You know... if you think about the very nature of life... I mean, from the very begining... The development of the first cell...divided into two cells. This whole purpose of life has been passed on what was learned. There's no higher purpose. pass it on, (..)
    2014 Lucy