development: meaning, pronunciation and examples

What does “development” mean?

1. 1

   nounthe process of growing, changing or becoming more advanced

   Sleep is important for a child’s development.

2. 2

   nouna new event that changes a situation

   Are there any new developments in the case?

3. 3

   nounthe process of building new homes or businesses on land

   The field is planned for housing development.

Common phrases with “development”

• economic development
• software development
• the latest developments

“development” is on these word lists

• B1B1 English vocabulary (intermediate)
• Common English nouns
• English vocabulary for work, business and money
• English vocabulary for actions and change

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