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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

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On the most recent earnings call, Nvidia said that it’s allocating its capital across research and development, ecosystem investments and share repurchases.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, it was announced Rolls-Royce would work with Japan's Atomic Energy Agency to develop next generation nuclear technologies and a technology agreement would link up UK research and development and software expertise with Japanese manufacturing.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Our research shows that companies with more cheap stock options invested less in capital expenditures and research and development after going public.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

The research and development company—which specializes in wireless, video and AI technologies—announced it has entered into a patent license agreement with Amazon.com and that both companies have agreed to resolve all pending litigation.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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

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