development
noun OPAL WOPAL S
/dɪˈveləpmənt/
/dɪˈveləpmənt/
- [uncountable] the steady growth of something so that it becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.
- a baby’s development in the womb
- This is a perfectly normal stage of development.
- the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy
- The company can offer a number of opportunities for career development.
Extra ExamplesTopics Change, cause and effectb1- A UN team is monitoring the development of the peace process.
- A group of experts has been brought together to support the development of the project.
- Cell divisions during development occur in a fixed sequence.
- Education stimulates the development of rational thinking.
- Environmental factors can accelerate the development of certain cancers.
- He influenced the development of modern dance.
- In the opening chapter, the author traces the development of judo from its ancient roots.
- School should encourage the full development of a student's talents.
- There is tremendous opportunity for personal and professional development at our company.
- Too much emphasis on memorizing facts can inhibit the development of creative thinking.
- an important stage in the development of Anglo-Irish relations
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- full
- gradual
- rapid
- …
- aid
- allow
- assist
- …
- occur
- take place
- continue
- …
- initiative
- plan
- programme/program
- …
- during development
- in development
- under development
- …
- research and development
- a stage in the development of something
- a stage of development
- …
- (economics) the growth of the economy of a country or region through increased business activity
- Increased tourism will promote job creation and economic development.
- International policies should support, not inhibit, sustainable development.
- He described women as the backbone of rural development worldwide.
- community development projects
- a development plan/programme
Extra Examples- practical strategies for promoting rapid development
- The agency supports and promotes sustainable economic development.
- Much of the EU's development aid is channelled through the European Development Fund.
- [uncountable, countable] the process of producing or creating something new or more advanced; a new or advanced product or idea
- the development of new technology
- Pete is head of product development.
- in development A more powerful version of this electric bus in currently in development.
- under development A new vaccine is under development.
- This drug is an exciting new development.
- development in something developments in aviation technology
Extra ExamplesTopics Scientific researchb1- The company went deep into debt to finance the development of the engine.
- The invention requires more development work to make it viable.
- new developments in film-making
- the lengthy development process of a new model of car
- the three-year development cycle of their products
- The government is encouraging the development of small businesses.
- This piece of equipment is an exciting new development.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- exciting
- important
- major
- …
- occur
- take place
- unfold
- …
- development in
- [countable, usually plural] a new event or stage that is likely to affect what happens in a continuing situation
- Have there been any further developments?
- We welcome the recent positive developments.
- development in something the latest developments in the war
- There have been some interesting new developments in the case.
Extra Examples- the significant developments taking place in the health service
- The move from TV to film was a logical development in her career.
- Are there further developments in the investigation?
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- exciting
- important
- major
- …
- occur
- take place
- unfold
- …
- development in
- [countable] a piece of land with new buildings on it
- I live in a brand-new housing development.
- a mixed residential and business development
Extra ExamplesTopics Buildingsb2- The protesters oppose plans to build a commercial development on the site.
- a luxury residential development
- The building plans are for a mixed-use development.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- housing
- residential
- business
- …
- [uncountable] the process of using an area of land, especially to make a profit by building on it, etc.
- He bought the land for development.
- The city has undergone rapid development.
Extra ExamplesTopics Buildingsb2- Older houses are being brought back into productive use through residential and commercial development.
- The proposed development of the site in Dublin's docklands attracted much publicity.