R&D

[[t]ɑ͟ːr ən di͟ː[/t]]

also R and D

N-UNCOUNT: oft in/on N

R&D refers to the research and development work or department within a large company or organization. R&D is an abbreviation for `Research and Development'.

Businesses need to train their workers better, and spend more on R&D.

...investment in R&D.