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Development
dɪˈvɛləpm(ə)nt
- the process of developing or being developed
"she traces the development of the novel"
evolution growth maturing expansion enlargement spread buildout progress success blossoming blooming burgeoning headway forming establishment institution initiation instigation inauguration origination invention generation- a specified state of growth or advancement
"the wings attain their full development several hours after birth"
- a new and advanced product or idea
"the latest developments in information technology"
- an event constituting a new stage in a changing situation
"I don't think there have been any new developments since yesterday"
event turn of events occurrence happening circumstance incident phenomenon situation issue outcome upshot - the process of converting land to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making use of its resources
"land suitable for development"
- an area of land with new buildings on it
"a major housing development in Essex"
- the process of starting to be affected by an ailment or feeling
"the development of brittle bones"
- the process of treating photographic film with chemicals to make a visible image
"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
"I sought to take advantage of Black's defective development"