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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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Companies like GenScriptBiotech are using AI to hasten research and development and cut project timelines.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

In the memo, Kratsios said the aim was to "systematically undermine American research and development and access proprietary information".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The company invested $3.9 billion in research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses in the past 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Requested spending on research and development for the next fiscal year includes $54.6 billion for the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, set up last year to accelerate investments in AI-powered drones and uncrewed systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Its customers, in effect, become part of its sales and research and development teams.

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