development

noun

di-ˈve-ləp-mənt How to pronounce development (audio)
Definition of developmentnext
1
as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced the development of an idea into a marketable product

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2
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended

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3
as in growth
the process of becoming mature a tulip's development from a bulb into a flower

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Recent Examples of development The Idaho franchisee has a five-store development agreement for the greater Boise area, according to the press release. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026 Kaylee Caton, design manager with Concord’s Planning Department, said the city tries to do studies every five years to match current and future development. — Dj Simmons july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026 In Presidio's case, the development district is arguing that Homeland Security is running afoul of the Rivers and Harbors Act. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 The Eastridge development at the intersection of Bailey Road and Sterling Avenue will include 73 new single-family homes on 46 acres. — Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for development
Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
  1. evolution
  2. outcome
  3. growth
  4. progress
  5. result
  6. maturation
  7. expansion
  8. resultant
Noun
  • As Widow’s Bay gears up for another tourist season, creator Katie Dippold reflected on the show’s evolution at San Diego Comic-Con.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 July 2026
  • Premium audio brands Trinnov and Ascendo will showcase the latest evolution of their Cylindrical WaveForming technology at Audio Advice Live 2026.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of evolution
Noun
  • The winner advances to face Mercedes Moné at All In, though regardless of the outcome, the loser should still have a prominent role at Wembley Stadium.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Today’s discoveries create tomorrow’s hope for earlier detection, more effective treatments and better outcomes.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of outcome
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  • How to visit Public access Because of its vastness and thick growth, most of the swamp is accessible only by helicopter or strenuous bushwhacking.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • The growth of the Dolphins defensive front will bode well for Hafley, especially considering the youth in the secondary.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of growth
Noun
  • Deng, 37, a University of Chicago professor who grew up in the tech hub of Shenzhen, won for his progress on partial differential equations.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • DiBernardo has been in the league since 2014, observing progress made on this front.
    — PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of progress
Noun
  • The search result will show the surgeon’s certification status, including whether their license is active, suspended or revoked.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Friends of Big Bear Valley reported that the Ojai Raptor Center — where Jackie is receiving care — was unsure what was causing the symptoms as of Tuesday afternoon, and were waiting on test results for possible lead, zinc or rodenticide exposure.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of result
Noun
  • Some regions of the state are further along in fruit maturation than others, particularly the Central Coast, according to the California Association of Winegrape Growers.
    — Lizzie Kane July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • The first maturation occurs in new American and French oak barrels, like other Reserva expressions, and then the spirit is given its unique cask finish.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
Definition of maturation
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  • The voucher effect The state’s voucher expansion has had a profound impact on the growth of Catholic schools.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Much of that expansion has been driven by the Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical group that started the movement two months ago.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of expansion
Noun
  • These occur when white dwarfs overfeed on companions and are completely destroyed by the resultant explosion.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 July 2026
  • In the human body, thick bones absorb the most X-rays, and appear white on the resultant image.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
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