English · Work & Business
development
/dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/
[/dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/]
growth or creation process
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The process of growing, improving, or creating something over time, such as a product or skill.
Example
The development of the new app took two years and a large team of engineers.
The development of the new app took two years and a large team of engineers.
Etymology
From French 'développement', from 'développer' (to unfold, unwrap).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in business, software, real estate, and personal growth.