development

development
[[t]dɪve̱ləpmənt[/t]]
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developments
1) N-UNCOUNT: with supp, oft N of n Development is the gradual growth or formation of something.

...an ideal system for studying the development of the embryo...

First he surveys Islam's development.

2) N-UNCOUNT: with supp, oft N of n Development is the growth of something such as a business or an industry.

We want Britain to play a leading part in the further political, economic and monetary development of the European Community...

What are your plans for the development of your company?

3) N-VAR Development is the process or result of making a basic design gradually better and more advanced.

It is spending $850m on research and development to get to the market place as soon as possible with faster microprocessors.

...the development of new and innovative telephone services.

4) N-UNCOUNT: with supp Development is the process of making an area of land or water more useful or profitable.

The talks will focus on economic development of the region.

...the fostering of development in the rural areas...

5) N-COUNT A development is an event or incident which has recently happened and is likely to have an effect on the present situation.

The police spokesman said: `We believe there has been a significant development in the case.'

...the latest developments in Moscow...

What do you think today's developments will mean for him?

6) N-COUNT A development is an area of houses or buildings which have been built by property developers.

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