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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Its headquarters campus shifted toward research and development, and employment there shrank even as the company’s global workforce increased.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Three are large industrial structures, better suited for research and development activities.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Toyota tech Stellantis, more than some other automakers, has a history of teaming up with others in the industry to reduce research and development costs and capital.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The site is permitted for a 324,315-square-foot research and development workspace, with ground-floor retail and multiple community benefits, according to the company.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Three are large industrial structures, better suited for research and development activities.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Toyota tech Stellantis, more than some other automakers, has a history of teaming up with others in the industry to reduce research and development costs and capital.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The site is permitted for a 324,315-square-foot research and development workspace, with ground-floor retail and multiple community benefits, according to the company.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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