research and development
noun
: studies and tests that are done in order to design new or improved products
The company has a large budget for research and development.
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Resources should be directed towards lowering drug costs and investing in the research and development of new, life-saving treatments, not boosting over-utilization through DTC advertising.
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Rep. Greg Murphy, M.d., MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Berlin Reuters — China moved into the top 10 of the United Nations’ annual ranking of most innovative countries for the first time Tuesday, replacing Europe’s largest economy, Germany, as firms in Beijing invest heavily in research and development.
—Reuters 14 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Japan, while slower, invested steadily in research and development over decades.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Each is committing $50 million to women’s health research and development, a joint effort that will fund two new programs launching in 2026.
—Moira Forbes, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Rep. Greg Murphy, M.d., MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Berlin Reuters — China moved into the top 10 of the United Nations’ annual ranking of most innovative countries for the first time Tuesday, replacing Europe’s largest economy, Germany, as firms in Beijing invest heavily in research and development.
—Reuters 14 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Japan, while slower, invested steadily in research and development over decades.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Each is committing $50 million to women’s health research and development, a joint effort that will fund two new programs launching in 2026.
—Moira Forbes, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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