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development

[dih-vel-uhp-muhnt] / dɪˈvɛl əp mənt /
NOUN
growth
Synonyms
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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
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decline decrease halt retreat retrogression stoppage
STRONG
lessening reduction shrinkage stagnation withdrawal
NOUN
happening, incident
Synonyms
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change issue outcome result situation
STRONG
circumstance conclusion denouement event eventuality materialization occurrence phenomenon transpiration upshot
WEAK
eventuation turn of events
Antonyms
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cause origin source
WEAK
decline decrease stoppage

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Security expert Bashir Galma, a retired army major, told the BBC that the trial, which is expected to continue in phases, was a "positive development" and a "significant milestone" in Nigeria's fight against terrorism.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The companies will work together on the development of Google’s tensor processing units through 2031, and Broadcom will supply networking and other components for Google AI racks over that multiyear span.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

And if we engage regularly, it actually affects the size, structure and functioning of those brain regions, which can help with the development of brains in young children.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Leader Lam has turbocharged the development agenda, promoting a "new growth model" powered by major investments in both physical and digital infrastructure.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Since music and language development have a high correlation in terms of development, it is helpful to know what activities children are developmentally ready for musically, and when are they ready for them.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin