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research and development

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

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Clark did not outline how a "brake pedal" for AI research and development could be created, but drew a parallel between AI and the oil boom and barons of the turn of the last century.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Going public will also help chip research and development, which requires capital investment and involves bringing in talent, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The $100 million federal funding for D-Wave is contingent on research and development milestones, including prototype delivery.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Dr Vasee Moorthy, WHO's research and development adviser, described that vaccine as "the most promising" earlier this week.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I was given a tour of the research and development laboratory for General Mills, the sixth-largest food company in the world.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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