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

  • (..) water pistol. Must be another dirk Lawson. Dave keckler wants some Nike shocks. Okay, uh, well, obviously we have A new development in the story, uh, A confirmation that Santa must have been sighted Because we have his book right here. what's your name? (..)
    2003 Elf