development
[ dih-vel-uhp-muhnt ]
/ dɪˈvɛl əp mənt /
noun
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development
/ (dɪˈvɛləpmənt) /
noun
the act or process of growing, progressing, or developing
the product or result of developing
a fact, event, or happening, esp one that changes a situation
an area or tract of land that has been developed
Also called: development section the section of a movement, usually in sonata form, in which the basic musical themes are developed
chess
- the process of developing pieces
- the manner in which they are developed
- the position of the pieces in the early part of a game with reference to their attacking potential or defensive efficiency
Derived forms of development
developmental, adjectivedevelopmentally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medicine definitions for developmental
development
[ dĭ-vĕl′əp-mənt ]
n.
The act of developing.
The state of being developed.
A significant event, occurrence, or change.
The natural progression from a previous, simpler, or embryonic stage to a later, more complex, or adult stage.
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de•vel′op•men′tal (-mĕn′tl) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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