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

  • (..) The US would only have to contribute of the $ billion. Russian companies would oversee production and get a slice of the revenues. These are the proposed development zones. We split the drilling rights? Yes, sir. China puts in more money, but we contribute our drilling technology. (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6