developing

[dih-vel-uh-ping]

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.

Other Word Forms

• nondeveloping adjective
• self-developing adjective
• undeveloping adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of developing¹

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

Example Sentences

But China wants to rival the US's global dominance in the AI space, and has been developing its own chips as part of its AI strategy.

From BBC

Labor and business leaders told the council members that the city has a long track record of developing plans for upgrading the Convention Center, only to shelve them once it’s time for a decision.

From Los Angeles Times

“One of the things that I think is most valuable is its diversity, which is exactly why I developed Sundance—a mechanism for developing new ideas and new talent.”

From Los Angeles Times

Data from 43 registries show that 11 out of every 100 people in India run the risk of developing cancer at some point during their life.

From BBC

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker wrote in an online post: "This is a developing situation and the people of Illinois deserve a full, factual accounting of what's happened today to ensure transparency and accountability."

From BBC

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