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

  • (..) He'd say something adorable like... - Pew! - What in the world is that? Why is the dragon on top of the luxury condo development? I know it's hard to understand... ...but this is Dad's stuff, okay? All of this that you (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie