noun
development
dih-VEHL-uhp-muhnt
noun
1
The process of growing, changing, or advancing.
"Her career development has been impressive over the years."
2
A new event or piece of news relating to a situation.
"There have been several developments in the case this week."
3
A group of newly built houses, offices, or other structures on a plot of land.
"A new housing development is going up on the edge of town."
How to Use Development
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGrowth or progress over time, a piece of news, or a built-up area of housing.
Common pairings
economic development
latest developments
housing development
Word Forms
developments plural
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Etymology
From French développement, from Old French desvelopemens ("unrolling"); development + -ment.