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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

  • (..) It's Tighten. It's TIGHTEN, not Hal. - Bernard. - Roxanne. - Sorry I'm late. - Wow, your hair looks exciting. Hmm, not the only exciting development of the night. Megamind's created a new hero. And I know why. It all makes sense now. He missed getting his butt kicked, so he created (..)
    2010 Megamind