developing

American  

[dih-vel-uh-ping] / dɪˈvɛl ə pɪŋ /

adjective

1. undergoing development; growing; evolving.

2. (of a nation or geographical area) having a standard of living or level of industrial production well below that possible with financial or technical aid; not yet highly industrialized.

   the developing world.

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Other Word Forms

• nondeveloping adjective
• self-developing adjective
• undeveloping adjective

Etymology

Origin of developing

First recorded in 1765–75; develop + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Shoe companies are now developing smart shoes that record information about runners—data that could one day be used to help personalize footwear and ward off injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Anthropic and OpenAI, for example, are developing AI models that can autonomously and constantly inspect software code to find vulnerabilities that criminals might use to gain access, though humans still have to approve any changes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Researchers have achieved a significant step forward in quantum computing by developing a device that is almost 100 times thinner than the width of a human hair.

From Science Daily

Lifordi’s product hasn’t yet been tested in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and competitors are developing a range of treatments, including oral medicines.

From The Wall Street Journal

The study links early-life microbiota changes in mice, even without direct emulsifier consumption, to a higher likelihood of developing these chronic conditions later on.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• booming
• burgeoning
• flourishing
• growing
• healthy
• prosperous
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• wealthy