1
as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the development of an idea into a marketable product
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2
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended
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as in growth
the process of becoming mature
a tulip's development from a bulb into a flower
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Recent Examples of development
The term was recently included in China’s annual work report for 2025, with the government promising to promote its development.
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Dylan Butts,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Tony Madden is an award-winning journalist covering growth and development for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
—Anthony Madden, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2025
The Sacramento Bee 916-321-1090 Theresa Clift covers housing, real estate and development for The Sacramento Bee.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
However, the Court declined tax deductions for buffalo meat and special vitamin supplements to enhance strength and muscle development, according to TurboTax.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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Tariff timeline: Tracking the evolution of Donald Trump's trade war Trump says the ultimate fruits of tariffs will be worth the pain.—
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The success of the Ghibli meme marks a new chapter in the evolution of A.I. mimicry.—
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Much depends on what offers are forthcoming but the most likely outcome currently is that Nunez leaves this summer and Liverpool bring someone in to provide greater competition alongside Jota.—
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Further studies are necessary to compare the effects of these two dosing regimens on clinical outcomes.—
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In a warming world, receding snowpack is expected to slow maple growth and cause root damage.—
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Although extensive, this process has made developing future content easier and more effective, setting us up for success in this new phase of growth for the organization.—
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM.—
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As the film progresses, viewers are taken through various seasons.—
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Pitching was considered more of a question mark going into this season with injuries to Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea along with the losses of Luis Severino and Jose Quintana in free agency, but the results are a good development.—
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The results, published March 24 in the journal Nature Medicine, found that healthy diets earlier in life were associated with a higher likelihood of healthy aging, even after accounting for other lifestyle factors, such as physical activity and smoking status.—
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All maturation happens in casks made from Caucasian oak—Yerevan’s casks are made from trees at least 70 years old—which imparts unique flavor properties to the aged liquid.—
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The expert gardener also suggests opting for the largest-size plants that your budget will allow, as this will speed up the maturation rate of your beds.—
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This is especially true with Mars — your traditional ruler — journeying through Cancer and your ninth house of travel, expansion and unknown territory.—
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As more brands incorporate AI into streamlining production efficiency, the company’s expansion comes as demand rises for personalized marketing content across digital platforms.—
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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