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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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BofA also thinks the company delivered a positive message on midterm margin progression via lower research and development, a U.S. recovery, and higher margin autonomous revenues starting to gradually contribute from 2027 onwards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

Fiscal second-quarter research and development operating expenses were $11.4 billion, a 34% increase from the prior year.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

As it happened, not everyone in the nuclear research and development community thought a test moratorium would be a bad thing.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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