Meaning & Definition of word "Development"

Development

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

1. The process of developing or being developed; the process of growth, progress, or evolution.
- Example: The development of the new software took several months.
2. A specified state of growth or advancement.
- Example: The city is known for its rapid development in the tech industry.
3. A significant event or happening.
- Example: The recent development in the case has surprised everyone.
4. The process of creating or improving something, especially in a professional or technical context.
- Example: Her job focuses on the development of educational programs for young children.
5. The act of developing a property or land for residential or commercial use.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Dev

● Example Sentence: I'm working as a dev on a new app.

Meaning: Dev hop

● Example Sentence: We're in the dev hop stage of the project, testing new features.