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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The partnership, which includes licensing, co-development, and co-commercialization opportunities across a diverse portfolio of antibody-drug conjugates, will involve the research and development of 12 breakthrough early-stage and de novo cancer medicines, the company said in a filing.
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Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The company said this will be a major hub for Unilever’s research and development for its personal care, beauty and well-being businesses.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
These vehicle protection systems are developed and manufactured at the company’s Austin, Texas plant, whereas research and development support takes place at Merrimack, New Hampshire.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Her parents, immigrants from China, worked as engineers at research and development company Bell Labs and eventually started their own networking infrastructure startup Casa Systems.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The company said this will be a major hub for Unilever’s research and development for its personal care, beauty and well-being businesses.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
These vehicle protection systems are developed and manufactured at the company’s Austin, Texas plant, whereas research and development support takes place at Merrimack, New Hampshire.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Her parents, immigrants from China, worked as engineers at research and development company Bell Labs and eventually started their own networking infrastructure startup Casa Systems.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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