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.
Examples of research and development in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Excluding one time-items, including for research and development, among other things, the company lost 65 cents per share.
—
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
With scientists and program officers at home, activities at the nearly two dozen federal agencies participating in research and development, such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, come to a halt.
—Kenneth M. Evans, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The documentary is supported by Sundance, Firelight Media, the Concordia Fellowship and Chicken & Egg Films (which delivered a key research and development grant, supported by Netflix’s fund for creative equity).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Interestingly, there's been an uptick in research and development of diagnostic tools that use saliva as their foundation – something researchers attribute to COVID-19 testing.
—New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for research and development
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
With scientists and program officers at home, activities at the nearly two dozen federal agencies participating in research and development, such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, come to a halt.
—Kenneth M. Evans, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The documentary is supported by Sundance, Firelight Media, the Concordia Fellowship and Chicken & Egg Films (which delivered a key research and development grant, supported by Netflix’s fund for creative equity).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Interestingly, there's been an uptick in research and development of diagnostic tools that use saliva as their foundation – something researchers attribute to COVID-19 testing.
—New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for research and development
Cite this Entry
“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share