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

Today, the United States continues to lead the world in semiconductor innovation, design, and research and development, whereas Taiwan is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, packaging, and supply chain integration. — Lin Chia-Lung, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

Aythora, who earns up to £235,000 a year, has been director of research and development since 2021. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

Singapore, for example, focuses on research and development; assembly, testing, and packaging is more common in Malaysia and the Philippines. — Sam Beltran, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

Applied Materials, another supplier, opened a $270 million research and development facility at ASU last fall. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for research and development

• envelopment
• redevelopment
• underdevelopment