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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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 Announced in 2024, the 133-acre site will include the packaging fab and research and development centers where top AI customers can work alongside SK Hynix on developing memory. Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for research and development

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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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