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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That particular branch was a mid-engined sports car conceived as a joint Porsche-Volkswagen project under the aegis of Ferdinand Piëch, at the time in charge of Porsche research and development. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 July 2025 High-tech products and services make up 20% of Israel’s GDP and 56% of its international exports, Hasson said, thanks in part to the government investing heavily into research and development. Natasha Turak, CNBC, 18 July 2025 In the 20th century, America won the space race, decoded the human genome, and ushered in the internet age -- not by accident, but through a strategic national commitment to research and development rooted in freedom, enterprise, and a clear sense of purpose. Brian Babin, National Review, 17 July 2025 Jack & Jones focuses on research and development to create products that are innovative, down to the details. Carved, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2025 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 24 Jul. 2025.

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