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

Her mother, Tina Knowles, told Fortune that Beyoncé funded the company herself after prospective investors pushed for less spending on research and development and more on marketing. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Poppe highlighted the importance of investigating in research and development. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026

That’s according to a new report published Thursday by the AI safety research organization METR, following an 11-week investigation inside the company, as part of a report evaluating its AI research and development. — Robert Hart, The Verge, 7 Nov. 2026

Today, the United States continues to lead the world in semiconductor innovation, design, and research and development, whereas Taiwan is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, packaging, and supply chain integration. — Lin Chia-Lung, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for research and development

• envelopment
• redevelopment
• underdevelopment