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Word: Development
Speech Type: Noun
dɪˈvɛləpm(ə)nt
the process of developing or being developed
Short Definition:process of developing or being developed
Examples:- she traces the development of the novel
- the paintings provide evidence of his artistic development
an event constituting a new stage in a changing situation
Short Definition:event constituting new stage in changing situation
Examples:- 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
Short Definition:process of converting land to new purpose by constructing buildings or making use of its resources
Examples:- land suitable for development
the process of starting to be affected by an ailment or feeling
Short Definition:process of starting to be affected by ailment or feeling
Examples:- the development of brittle bones
the process of treating photographic film with chemicals to make a visible image
Short Definition:process of treating photographic film with chemicals
Examples:- 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
Short Definition:process of bringing one's pieces into play in opening phase of game
Examples:- I sought to take advantage of Black's defective development
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