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

The company’s spending on the cream cheese brand is expected to climb 63% this year compared with 2025, including more backing for its research and development, according to Drolet. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Silicon Labs has opened a new research and development laboratory for advanced chip design and testing at its Austin headquarters, supported in part by a $23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Developed by Doyoung-Tom Kim, a former research and development analyst for the Philadelphia Phillies, Open Command actually uses an old-school framework to better capture the ability of pitchers to command their pitches. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Continuous investment in research and development ensures clients benefit from the latest advances without becoming locked into specific technologies. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for research and development

• envelopment
• redevelopment
• underdevelopment