- noundevelopment (noun) · developments (plural noun)
- the process of developing or being developed:"she traces the development of the novel" · "the development of less invasive treatment"
- a specified state of growth or advancement:"the wings attain their full development several hours after birth"
- a new and refined 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"
- 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 Chicago"
- the process of starting to experience or suffer from 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"
- chessthe 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"
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