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

Yet the proceeds should also support research and development, automation, employee productivity, international expansion and acquisitions that strengthen the company’s long-term position. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

By restoring full expensing for equipment purchases and research and development, the law lets businesses invest in growing instead of taxing those investments. — Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026

This allows new chip layouts to be fabricated immediately after design completion, eliminating the need to manufacture masks for every design iteration and significantly shortening research and development cycles. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Medical innovation depends on an environment that encourages sustained research and development. — Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Rhymes for research and development

• envelopment
• redevelopment
• underdevelopment