de·vel·oped
di-ˈve-ləpt 
dē-
: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living
a developed country
developed
2 of 2past tense and past participle of develop
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The disease is almost unheard of in developed countries.
The younger plant has a less developed root system.
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The land includes forests and both developed and undeveloped mineral deposits.
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.
—Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
That aging period is longer than many Reposados, giving the Tequila a more developed vanilla-caramel profile while keeping it shy of full Añejo depth.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The land includes forests and both developed and undeveloped mineral deposits.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
The question of artistic vision In the highest level of the profession, luxury wedding photographers are documentarians who must understand the role of visual artists with developed points of view about light, composition, narrative and meaning.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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“Developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developed. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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developed
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de·vel·oped
di-ˈvel-əpt
: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living
a developed country
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