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Word Origin & History

1756, "an unfolding;" see develop + -ment. Of property, with the sense "bringing out the latent possibilities," from 1885 (Pickering's glossary of Americanisms, 1816, has betterments "The improvements made on new lands, by cultivation, and the erection of buildings, &c."). Meaning "state of economic advancement" is from 1902. Meaning "advancement through progressive stages" is 1836.

Example Sentences for developments

There were no other developments of note in the practice of printing during the 18th century.

By the way, are there any developments in the matter of the loan from Mr. Cobb?

"I don't exactly know what you mean by developments," she said.

Social duties, rightly done, are one of the developments of soul.

But this was not the most remarkable part of the developments.

The game had its value in helping on the developments of their future.

There is also a remarkable similarity in the developments and applications of the idea.

The developments of the next week or two will be matters for the historian.

Then I am considering two developments; in fact, I have decided on the first.

What, then, were the developments which met with his stern opposition?

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