Development

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of developing or being developed; the process of growth, progress, or evolution.

The development of the new software took several months.

A specified state of growth or advancement.

The city is known for its rapid development in the tech industry.

A significant event or happening.

The recent development in the case has surprised everyone.

The process of creating or improving something, especially in a professional or technical context.

Her job focuses on the development of educational programs for young children.

The act of developing a property or land for residential or commercial use.

The company is planning a new development on the outskirts of town.

From Old French 'desveloper', meaning 'unroll', 'unwrap', and from Latin 'developare'.

economic development

The process of improving the economic well-being and quality of life for a community.

personal development

Activities that improve self-knowledge and identity, develop talents and potential.

game development

The process of creating video games, including design, coding, and marketing.

advancement

The process of promoting or progressing forward.

growth

The process of increasing in size, number, value, or strength.

evolution

The gradual development or changes in something over time.

Dev

I'm working as a dev on a new app.

Dev hop

We're in the dev hop stage of the project, testing new features.