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.

Examples of research and development in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spin is the result of eight years of research and development started in 2016 and handled by a team of about 10 tech, fashion and entertainment professionals in addition to Albrighi and Kuo, who serve as co-chief executive officers of the company. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

The agency’s research and development office provided a letter of support expressing interest in following the technology’s development, particularly its potential application to gallium recovery. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

In addition, the company in August posted softer-than-expected financial results for the second quarter, while reporting that its research and development costs had increased. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

For his part, Nagendran is a philanthropist, physician, and biotechnology executive in Arizona who heads research and development at Taysha Gene Therapies. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for research and development

• envelopment
• redevelopment
• underdevelopment