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

Australia's vast coastline and small population have spurred its focus on developing robot submarines and fighter jets, with a wary eye on China's naval build-up in the Indo-Pacific.

From Barron's

The cross-party committee said ministers should provide an initial commitment to apologise, begin working with survivor groups, and commit publicly to a clear timetable for developing and issuing its apology.

From BBC

The company has recently expanded its focus from building foundation AI models to developing AI agents that can conduct complex tasks and work alongside humans.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here, Washington is targeting China, which despite its economic heft is classified as a developing country at the WTO.

From Barron's

That would ease the cost of energy imports for both major economies, such as China, and developing ones, such as Vietnam.

From Barron's

Related Words

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