developed

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adjective

de·vel·oped di-ˈve-ləpt

dē-

Synonyms of developed next

: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living

a developed country

developed

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past tense and past participle of develop

Examples of developed in a Sentence

Adjective The disease is almost unheard of in developed countries. The younger plant has a less developed root system.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But a limping economy is colliding with a fast-aging population and the biggest public burden among developed nations. —

William Pesek, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 But the industries China seeks to champion are exactly the ones that are threatening to undermine competitors in developed and developing economies. —

Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2024 Corporate leaders crave critical thinkers in their workforce, but a majority of junior employees say that skill isn’t quite developed yet. —

Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2024 Originally conceived to facilitate collaboration among developing nations, BRICS has evolved into a stage for the developing Eastern world to challenge the developed West. —

Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024 According to Sena, a sports bra style or a bralette is always a safe bet, although the latter might need to be more supportive if your child is very developed. —

Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024 For the more local beaches, which are often less crowded and less developed, head to the eastern coast of the island. —

Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024 Mecklenburg County maintains over 35 miles of developed greenways, which typically run along creeks and are a great place to walk and bike. —

Samantha Sabin -, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Officials say South Korea’s doctor-to-population ratio is one of the lowest among developed countries. —

Hyung-Jin Kim, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024

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