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R & D

NOUN
investigation into new products
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“I expect a narrative shift and a further R&D boost toward post-quantum cryptography,” Drake wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Exactly how much is being spent on R&D, funding projects like Starship—the largest rocket ever built by humans—is unclear.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The skincare brand’s R&D team developed a moisturizing stick designed specifically for the neck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“The company has a longstanding track record of substantial R&D investment in both the United States and globally, supported by two U.S. manufacturing facilities and leading-edge R&D centers,” the spokesperson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

A hacker occupying a technical-specialist, R&D, or systems position at a commercial shop.

From The Jargon File, Version 2.9.10, 01 Jul 1992 by Raymond, Eric S.