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a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.
- The development of new technologies has transformed modern life.
- The project saw significant development over the past year.
- The child's language development was impressive for his age.
- Urban development in the area led to new housing and businesses.
- They monitored the development of the plant to understand its growth patterns.
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the act of changing, growing or improving over a period of time
- The gradual development of the child’s language skills was evident as he started forming complete sentences.
- Her personal development included learning new skills and gaining confidence.
- The development of the small business into a successful enterprise took several years of hard work.
- The development of the team’s cohesion and collaboration improved their performance.
- The artist’s development was marked by a noticeable evolution in her style and techniques.
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(biology) the natural process of an organism growing and changing from a simple form to a more complex one
- The development of a butterfly from a caterpillar happens through several stages.
- Watching the development of a tadpole into a frog is fascinating.
- Human development starts from an embryo and continues to grow and change.
- Plant development can be observed as a seed grows into a mature plant.
- The development of a chick inside an egg is an amazing transformation.
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a recent event or happening that has significant importance or impact on the current situation
- The latest development in the peace talks has brought new hope for resolution.
- The discovery of new evidence is a crucial development in the investigation.
- The company's expansion into international markets is a major development for its growth.
- The sudden change in government policy is a significant development affecting many industries.
- The team's victory in the semifinals is an exciting development for their fans.
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the process of making a piece of land produce more profit by building on it or using its resources for such purpose
- The development of the vacant lot into a shopping center significantly boosted the local economy.
- The real estate company's development plans included building residential apartments on the unused land.
- The government's development project aimed to turn the barren land into a thriving industrial zone.
- The development of the coastal area into a luxury resort attracted tourists from all over the world.
- The city council approved the development of the old factory site into a modern office complex.
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a piece of land that new buildings are being built or are planned to be built, often with the purpose of urban expansion or improvement
- The city council approved a new development on the outskirts of town to accommodate population growth.
- The waterfront development transformed the old industrial district into a vibrant residential and commercial area.
- Residents protested against the high-rise development that would change the character of their neighborhood.
- The industrial development aims to attract manufacturing companies with tax incentives and infrastructure support.
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the stage in a chess game where pieces are moved from their starting positions to active squares
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(music) the section where the main musical themes are expanded, varied, and modulated
- The development in Beethoven's Fifth Symphony masterfully explores the main motifs.
- In the development section, the composer introduces variations of the initial themes.
- The pianist highlighted the intricate development during the performance of the sonata.
- The development of the piece added depth and complexity to the overall composition.
- Listeners were captivated by the rich and imaginative development in the symphony's second movement.
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the process of treating photosensitive material, such as photographic film or paper, with chemicals to produce a visible image
- The photographer took the film to the darkroom for development.
- The development of the photos revealed stunning images from their vacation.
- She learned about the development process in her photography class.
- The development of black-and-white film requires careful handling of chemicals.
- The darkroom was equipped with everything needed for photo development.
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