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

  • (..) Rumor was they tested dispersing water-based chemicals into the air... ...but isn't that illegal? I want all the information on the development of this project... ...all data, files, backup disks, on my desk right away. Did you lose one? I'm merging your department with Archives. (..)
    2005 Batman Begins