development

[dih-vel-uhp-muhnt] / dɪˈvɛl əp mənt /

NOUN

growth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advancement evolution expansion improvement increase progress

STRONG

addition adulthood advance augmentation boost buildup chrysalis developing enlargement flowering hike maturation maturity ontogenesis ontogeny progression reinforcement ripening spread spreading unfolding

WEAK

adding to advancing augmenting elaborating evolvement evolving increasing making progress maturing ongoing perfecting reinforcing unraveling upgrowth upping

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease halt retreat retrogression stoppage

STRONG

lessening reduction shrinkage stagnation withdrawal

NOUN

happening, incident

Synonyms

STRONGEST

change issue outcome result situation

STRONG

circumstance conclusion denouement event eventuality materialization occurrence phenomenon transpiration upshot

WEAK

eventuation turn of events

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cause origin source

WEAK

decline decrease stoppage

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According to the researchers, this approach could speed up the development of next-generation technologies, including flexible electronics, high-speed communication systems, and advanced optoelectronic devices.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

But the development has one market veteran sounding a warning.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

In explaining its decisions, the FDA pointed to well-established research in peptide drug development that injectable peptides carry the risk of causing immune reactions.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

However, many investment advisors see the development in more neutral terms.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A more exciting development, at least for the newspapers, followed the discovery of some love letters in Perugia’s room.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

development

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