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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Maryland is a thriving hub for advanced health care and research and development.
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Peter Shen, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Ostrander said his take on classic cafe fare comes from years of personal research and development, testing waffle recipes and browning butter to perfection.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Nearly a third of all job losses in the sector were in scientific research and development services.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Those changes include individual tax deductions for tips, overtime pay and car-loan interest, as well as corporate deductions for spending on research and development and certain kinds of property investments.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Peter Shen, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Ostrander said his take on classic cafe fare comes from years of personal research and development, testing waffle recipes and browning butter to perfection.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Nearly a third of all job losses in the sector were in scientific research and development services.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Those changes include individual tax deductions for tips, overtime pay and car-loan interest, as well as corporate deductions for spending on research and development and certain kinds of property investments.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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