de·vel·oped
di-ˈve-ləpt 
dē-
: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living
a developed country
developed
2 of 2past tense and past participle of develop
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Adjective
The disease is almost unheard of in developed countries.
The younger plant has a less developed root system.
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Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
For a more developed flavor, prepare and refrigerate the salad, up until adding the basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano, for up to 1 day in advance.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
However, this gaping void presents a new opportunity for both the developed and developing worlds to devise new techniques for attracting carbon finance.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
When’s the last time two-time champions had such a developed roster sitting in the prime of their careers?
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
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Adjective
Stage 2 restrictions were more restrictive, banning nearly all forms of open flame, even in developed campgrounds.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
For a more developed flavor, prepare and refrigerate the salad, up until adding the basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano, for up to 1 day in advance.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
However, this gaping void presents a new opportunity for both the developed and developing worlds to devise new techniques for attracting carbon finance.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
When’s the last time two-time champions had such a developed roster sitting in the prime of their careers?
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for developed
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“Developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developed. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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developed
adjective
de·vel·oped
di-ˈvel-əpt
: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living
a developed country
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