development
noun
de·vel·op·ment
di-ˈve-ləp-mənt 
dē-
1
: the act, process, or result of developing
the development of new ideas
an interesting development in the case
2
: the state of being developed
a project in development
3
: a tract of land that has been made available or usable : a developed tract of land
especially
: one with houses built on it
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Examples of development in a Sentence
Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development.
The company offers many opportunities for professional development.
The software is still in the early stages of development.
I try to keep up with the latest developments in computer technology.
Have there been any new developments in the case?
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But during its development by IDEC Pharmaceuticals (now Biogen), the NCI also funded the crucial clinical trials that were needed to obtain FDA approval.
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
With Robinson’s time coming sooner than expected, the Dolphins took an all-in approach towards his development.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
And yet, its development is stagnant in comparison to the capital and northern powerhouse Manchester.
—Hannah Ryan, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Jay Harris Bergvall’s influence continues to grow Among the micro issues this season, Lucas Bergvall’s development is among the most positive — and this was another fine night for him.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
With Robinson’s time coming sooner than expected, the Dolphins took an all-in approach towards his development.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
And yet, its development is stagnant in comparison to the capital and northern powerhouse Manchester.
—Hannah Ryan, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Jay Harris Bergvall’s influence continues to grow Among the micro issues this season, Lucas Bergvall’s development is among the most positive — and this was another fine night for him.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for development
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/development. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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development
noun
de·vel·op·ment
di-ˈvel-əp-mənt
1
: the act, process, or result of developing
2
: the state of being developed
3
: a developed piece of land
especially
: one that has houses built on it
Medical Definition
development
noun
de·vel·op·ment
di-ˈvel-əp-mənt
1
: the action or process of developing: as
a
: the process of growth and differentiation by which the potentialities of a zygote, spore, or embryo are realized
b
: the gradual advance through evolutionary stages : evolution
2
: the state of being developed
the great muscular development of weight lifters
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