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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Much of its technology comes from the company's global research and development network and is linked to the company's Formula 1 powertrain innovations.
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Innovation is no longer largely driven top-down by government research and development.
—Toni Townes-Whitley, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
An experimental reusable rocket developed by the research and development arm of Honda Motor Company flew to an altitude of nearly 900 feet (275 meters) Tuesday, then landed with pinpoint precision at the carmaker's test facility in northern Japan, Ars reports.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Fueled by textile research and development, the Italian brand — whose roots in a love of the sea are expanding to the outdoorsy lifestyle — stepped up the game, with Giza cotton knitwear, 100 percent silk blousons, and mixed-media outerwear iterations showcasing the brand’s fashion ethos.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Innovation is no longer largely driven top-down by government research and development.
—Toni Townes-Whitley, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
An experimental reusable rocket developed by the research and development arm of Honda Motor Company flew to an altitude of nearly 900 feet (275 meters) Tuesday, then landed with pinpoint precision at the carmaker's test facility in northern Japan, Ars reports.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Fueled by textile research and development, the Italian brand — whose roots in a love of the sea are expanding to the outdoorsy lifestyle — stepped up the game, with Giza cotton knitwear, 100 percent silk blousons, and mixed-media outerwear iterations showcasing the brand’s fashion ethos.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
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