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 Anthropic now reports 65% of its product code is AI-written, showcasing AI's role in rapid development. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The 1988 Seoul Olympics famously showcased Korea as a fast-growing Asian Tiger economy while development for the Barcelona Games four years later is credited with transforming the Spanish city from an industrial port to a tourism hub. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 7 July 2026 That's a tight timeline for SpaceX and Blue Origin, whose spacecraft have faced ongoing delays in their development. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 7 July 2026 But the development stalled, spawning lawsuits and disputes over $20 million in unpaid work. — Carolyn Komatsoulis updated July 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 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
  • Over the long course of hominin evolution, the human vocal tract underwent a significant reorganization.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Although the achievement is still awaiting formal certification, the milestone highlights the rapid evolution of high-performance drones for military applications.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of evolution
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  • Even in that outcome, however, as Law recently wrote, Wiggins could end up one day thriving as a high-leverage arm.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Kaley’s case was a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, and the verdict could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing social media companies of deliberately causing harm.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of outcome
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  • Volzke began her PhD on elephant seals in 2021, just as Neil was becoming widely known – so his growth, both in size and fame, feels like it’s tracked alongside her degree on his species.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The growth in digital participation has coincided with rising costs associated with attending many marquee sporting events.
    — Rebecca Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of growth
Noun
  • For those who want to track the blooms’ progress from afar, catch the Huntington’s online livestream.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • However, researchers are confident the technology will improve, and cite similar progress with robotic laparoscopic surgery.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2026
Definition of progress
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  • Any actions against those responsible for the structural failure are pending the results of the ongoing investigation, the agency said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • The result is a new generation of patients planning trips around treatments rather than squeezing appointments into an existing vacation.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of result
Noun
  • Arnold compares the maturation of online sports betting to marijuana legalization and the evolution of pornography.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Baseline costs continue to shrink as the industry starts a long process of maturation and consolidation.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of maturation
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  • Delta One Lounge is coming to Atlanta In the latest expansion of Delta's presence at the Atlanta airport, a new Delta One Lounge will soon begin construction.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • This caught the attention of the dairy industry, which is among the groups advocating for an expansion of the visas.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 July 2026
Definition of expansion
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  • The resultant sonic boom shock waves frequently shattered windows, cracked building walls, and unnerved citizens within earshot.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
  • Justices Thomas and Jackson focused in part on the court’s notorious 1857 decision called Dred Scott, which ruled a slave couldn’t be a citizen or claim the resultant rights and privileges.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 30 June 2026
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