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

  • (..) At first, I thought they worked for the government. - No? - Worse, they work for Thomas Edison. Today, a most curious development. His assistant came to us with a proposition. Obviously, Angier has sent her and told her to admit as much. Does he enjoy taking (..)
    2006 The Prestige