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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Her career includes developing curricula for grade school to grad school students, conducting research and development for healthy meals, leading sustainable food initiatives, and consulting for government agencies, nonprofits, and global health and wellness brands.
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Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
For example, the new federal tax code allows businesses to deduct the cost of spending on research and development.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Nov. 2025
Wireless systems also pose new safety risks, such as stray magnetic fields, fire hazards, and heating of metal objects, requiring further research and development (R&D) and stricter standardization.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Still, the company reported a $110 million net loss for that same period, due in large part to spending of $90 million on research and development, approaching the $107 million spent on R&D for all of 2024.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
For example, the new federal tax code allows businesses to deduct the cost of spending on research and development.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Nov. 2025
Wireless systems also pose new safety risks, such as stray magnetic fields, fire hazards, and heating of metal objects, requiring further research and development (R&D) and stricter standardization.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Still, the company reported a $110 million net loss for that same period, due in large part to spending of $90 million on research and development, approaching the $107 million spent on R&D for all of 2024.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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