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Definitions

research and development

NOUN
experiment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis attempt enterprise examination exercise experimentation measure observation operation practice probe procedure research search study trial undertaking venture
STRONG
agreement assay check dissection essay fling proof quiz rehearsal scrutiny speculation try try-on tryout verification
WEAK
R and D dry run trial and error trial run
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstention idleness ignorance inaction neglect
NOUN
experimentation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
experiment testing trial and error
STRONG
analysis examination investigation research trial
WEAK
R & D R and D try out
NOUN
R & D
Synonyms
WEAK
experimentation field work
NOUN
trial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
effort examination experiment investigation probation struggle testing
STRONG
analysis assay attempt audition check crack endeavor essay experience experimentation fling go hassle lick proof shakedown shot showcase stab striving try tryout undertaking venture whack workout
WEAK
R and D dry run test run trial and error trial run
NOUN
trial and error
Synonyms
WEAK
R and D analysis cut and try examination experiment hit and miss hit or miss probe research study tentation test

Example Sentences

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"Urine does naturally contain all of the nutrients that plants need such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but it also contains a variety of contaminants," explained Olivia Wilson, NPK Recovery's research and development scientist.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

At Beck’s request, the company said, capital that would have otherwise gone toward his compensation will instead be put to work on research and development and other priorities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Kraft Heinz is planning to invest heavily in marketing, sales, research and development and other areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Emerging market stocks were leading global markets through February, but the war has “reversed that sharply,” notes Abhishek Gupta, executive director of research and development at MSCI.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

More and more American and European companies are outsourcing significant research and development tasks to India, Russia, and China.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.