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

  • (..) -We're going, we're going! Oh god, i hate this! This is a total waste of time! Come on! Would you relax! I think this is a housing development about forty-five minutes outside of town. Mark wants us to check that out first. I hope there's some Cuban restaurants on the way there, because i heard the (..)
    2015 The Big Short