development

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development
dɪˈvɛləpm(ə)nt Listen
Meanings
noun
  • the process of developing or being developed.
    E.g. she traces the development of the novel
  • an event constituting a new stage in a changing situation.
    E.g. I don't think there have been any new developments since yesterday
  • the process of converting land to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making use of its resources.
    E.g. land suitable for development
  • the process of starting to be affected by an ailment or feeling.
    E.g. the development of brittle bones
  • the process of treating photographic film with chemicals to make a visible image.
    E.g. agitation is carried out while a film is processed to ensure even development
  • the process of bringing one's pieces into play in the opening phase of a game.
    E.g. I sought to take advantage of Black's defective development

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