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Definition of “development”

development (dɪˈvɛləpmənt Pronunciation for development

Definitions

noun

  1. the act or process of growing, progressing, or developing
  2. the product or result of developing
  3. a fact, event, or happening, esp one that changes a situation
  4. an area or tract of land that has been developed
  5. Also called: development section. the section of a movement, usually in sonata form, in which the basic musical themes are developed
  6. (chess)
    1. the process of developing pieces
    2. the manner in which they are developed
    3. the position of the pieces in the early part of a game with reference to their attacking potential or defensive efficiency

Derived Forms

deˌvelopˈmental adjective
deˌvelopˈmentally adverb

Translations for 'development'

  • British English: developmentPronunciation for development Development is the gradual growth or formation of something....the development of new technology.dɪˈvɛləpmənt NOUN
  • Arabic: تَطَوُّرPronunciation for تَطَوُّر
  • Brazilian Portuguese: desenvolvimentoPronunciation for desenvolvimento
  • Chinese: 发展Pronunciation for 发展
  • Croatian: razvojPronunciation for razvoj
  • Czech: vývojPronunciation for vývoj rozvoj
  • Danish: udviklingPronunciation for udvikling
  • Dutch: ontwikkelingPronunciation for ontwikkeling
  • European Spanish: desarrolloPronunciation for desarrollo
  • Finnish: kehitysPronunciation for kehitys
  • French: développementPronunciation for développement
  • German: EntwicklungPronunciation for Entwicklung
  • Greek: ανάπτυξηPronunciation for ανάπτυξη
  • Italian: sviluppoPronunciation for sviluppo
  • Japanese: 発展Pronunciation for 発展
  • Korean: 개발Pronunciation for 개발향상
  • Norwegian: utviklingPronunciation for utvikling
  • Polish: rozwójPronunciation for rozwój
  • Portuguese: desenvolvimentoPronunciation for desenvolvimento
  • Romanian: dezvoltare dezvoltări
  • Russian: развитиеPronunciation for развитие
  • Spanish: desarrolloPronunciation for desarrollo
  • Swedish: utvecklingPronunciation for utveckling
  • Thai: การพัฒนาPronunciation for การพัฒนา
  • Turkish: gelişmePronunciation for gelişmebüyüme
  • Ukrainian: розвиток
  • Vietnamese: sự phát triểnPronunciation for sự phát triển

Example Sentences Including 'development'

He says the park is being structured so that development is king.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
He was one of the young Turks, software development , making a packet internationally.
Terman, Douglas Cormorant
On the phone you mentioned the development at Castleton Wood.
Stuart Harrison LOST SUMMER (2002)
One of these is Stewart Milne Homes ' Glasgow development Havana Lock, where a four-bedroom detached villa showhome is due to open soon.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
Other martial arts, too, are based on the development of inner strength through movement in harmony with natural forces.
Amoda MOVING INTO ECSTASY: An Urban Mystic's Guide to Movement, Music and Meditation (2001)
So far Minnamook seemed to be safe from the development blight.
Cleary, Jon Murder Song
The report suggested that by focussing on the early stages of development planning, the effects of increased population could be minimised.
Country Life (2004)
The submission argues that the development "would destroy the ambience that this small resort has enjoyed".
Irish Times (2002)
This was the first time archaeologists had been able to trace the city's development north-eastwards from its medieval core.
Irish Times (2002)

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