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Development
/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
/dɪˈvɛɫəpmənt/
Development
[NOUN]1
a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.
synonyms : evolution
antonyms : degeneration
3
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
antonyms : nondevelopment
5
the process of making a piece of land produce more profit by building on it or using its resources for such purpose
synonyms : exploitation
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a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess)
8
(music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes are developed and elaborated
Examples
1. The invention of the wheel was a significant development in human history.
2. The rise in adventure tourism has led to the development of various outdoor activities.
3. Permission for the development was granted in the teeth of opposition from local shopkeepers.
4. Space movies have set the pace for the development of special effects.
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