development

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  1. noun The act of developing.
  2. noun The state of being developed.
  3. noun A significant event, occurrence, or change.
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  • "This development is a recipe for disaster," said James Rojas of the Latino Urban Forum. —  YubaNet.com
  • Further development is accomplished in competition and Shoei helmets are put to the ultimate test in races by leading Road Racing, Supercross and Off-Road Racers the world over. —  Roadracingworld.com
  • According to Rob Paul, a division president for the company, the key to launching this development was the steady demand in the area and exclusivity. —  Business and financial news - CNNMoney.com
  • He said the development is a positive one, and the council will wait to see if the company, who wishes to assess the property for possible salvageable material, will follow through.
  • This development might be a signal for a further long potential. —  FXstreet.com
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  1. Also developement; from French développement, from développer, develop: see develop and -ment.
 

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