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

In an apparent bid to address such a weakness, a partnership between Unitree and US tech giant Nvidia was announced in June for research and development. — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

The Chobani factory in Twin Falls produces 3 million to 4 million pounds of acid whey a day, according to Erik Oberg, director of research and development at Chobani. — Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2026

The matter involves accounting firm Bennett Verby, which stands accused of facilitating a research and development repayment fraud, according to The Bureau of Investigative Journalism. — Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The weapons dealers responsible for the cacophony on the lakefront of thundering jets have been gifted in the billions of tax dollars for the research and development of these weapons of mass destruction. — Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for research and development

• envelopment
• redevelopment
• underdevelopment