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

  • (..) - No. - No. It's right down the hall. Thanks. You guys are really sweet. well,this is an interesting development. How so? It has been some time since we've had a woman take her clothes off in our apartment. That's not true. Remember at thanksgiving my grandmother with alzheimer's had that episode? (..)
    2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1