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

“No one in the USC administration had any role in developing, reviewing or approving those criteria.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Because the technology does not require redesigning the engine, it offers an immediate path toward lower emissions in developing and developed countries alike."

From Science Daily

Sydnexis has spent a decade developing atropine eye drops that slow the progression of pediatric myopia, a growing problem.

From The Wall Street Journal

After the Abraham Accords, Washington integrated Jerusalem into the Pentagon’s Central Command while simultaneously developing deep ties with Gulf Arab states.

From The Wall Street Journal

The same is true if they have a family history of atherosclerotic disease at an early age or a high risk of developing it over the next three decades as measured by the Prevent calculator.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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