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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Testing under a cooperative research and development agreement showed more than 10 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 15 percent reduction in engine weight compared to conventional designs.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
This second phase, which is estimated to be completed in October, will include a research and development lab.
—Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
All federal discretionary research and development funding subject to this rule change if it is implemented.
—Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Our research shows that companies with more cheap stock options invested less in capital expenditures and research and development after going public.
—Brad Badertscher, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
This second phase, which is estimated to be completed in October, will include a research and development lab.
—Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
All federal discretionary research and development funding subject to this rule change if it is implemented.
—Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Our research shows that companies with more cheap stock options invested less in capital expenditures and research and development after going public.
—Brad Badertscher, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for research and development
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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