development
playSimple Definition of development
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: the act or process of growing or causing something to grow or become larger or more advanced
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: the act or process of creating something over a period of time
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: the state of being created or made more advanced
Full Definition of development
1 : the act, process, or result of developing <development of new ideas> <an interesting development>
2 : the state of being developed <a project in development>
3 : a developed tract of land; especially : one with houses built on it
Examples of development in a sentence
Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development.
The company offers many opportunities for professional development.
The software is still in the early stages of development.
I try to keep up with the latest developments in computer technology.
Have there been any new developments in the case?
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First Known Use of development
1756
Other Embryology Terms
DEVELOPMENT Defined for Kids
development
playDefinition of development for Students
1 : the act, process, or result of developing
2 : the state of being developed
Medical Dictionary
development
playMedical Definition of development
1: the action or process of developing: asa: the process of growth and differentiation by which the potentialities of a zygote, spore, or embryo are realizedb: the gradual advance through evolutionary stages : evolution
2: the state of being developed <the great muscular development of weight lifters>
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