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

Delgado said the government had launched consultations with a range of civil society groups, including teachers and parents' representatives, with a view to developing regulatory proposals by June.

From Barron's

Second are the benefits granted to developing countries; and finally, issues of transparency and compliance with trade measures.

From Barron's

In a statement emailed to Salon, Levi defended his record, listing his experience working with clinicians, regulators, and industry experts on developing models and tools in manufacturing systems of biologics, drug safety and other areas.

From Salon

Over the following century and a half, scientists including Leonard Euler, Joseph-Louis Lagrange, and eventually Hamilton expanded Newton's work, developing more flexible mathematical descriptions of motion.

From Science Daily

By that logic, developing the sector will attract more capital.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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