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  1. noun A gradual process in which something changes into a different and usually more complex or better form. See Synonyms at development.
  2. noun The process of developing.
  3. noun Gradual development.
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  • This evolution is already visible in the development of blog platforms. —  Blogger Talks
  • Integrating purchasing in M&A: An interview with Lenovo's chief procurement officer The chief purchasing officer of Lenovo explains how he helped to create the operational basis for its continuing evolution from a Chinese powerhouse into a global one. —  The McKinsey Quarterly
  • Obama: I believe in evolution, and I support the strong consensus of the scientific community that evolution is scientifically validated. —  Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]
  • The key drivers are the increasing popularity of smaller notebooks and a clear roadmap to long term evolution (LTE). —  The Earth Times Online Newspaper
  • James S from Canada writes: I see that the discussions have already drifted to include the topics of climate change and evolution, which is good. —  The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed
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abiogenesis · conspecific · assortative mating · artificial selection · apomorphy · anagenesis · acclimatization · neoteny · extirpation · monotypic · noosphere

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  1. Latin ēvolūtiō, ēvolūtiōn-, from ēvolūtus, past participle of ēvolvere, to unroll; see evolve.

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  1. = French évolution = Spanish evolucion = Portuguese evolução = Italian evoluzione, from Latin evolutio(n-), an unrolling or opening (of a book), from evolutus, past participle of evolvere, unroll, unfold: see evolve.
 

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