R&D

American  

Or R and D

1. research and development.

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R & D British  

abbreviation

1. research and development

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Example Sentences

Exactly how much is being spent on R&D, funding projects like Starship—the largest rocket ever built by humans—is unclear.

From Barron's

Names like Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive have an edge when it comes to confronting such obstacles given their resilient global supply chains, superior R&D and marketing budgets, diverse portfolios and strong balance sheets to weather downturns and acquire innovation, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Traditionally, global companies chased the “smile curve,” where profits concentrate in R&D and design at the start and branding and distribution at the end.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Our R&D teams are testing and exploring various options, such as ground robots, which also have potential for civilian applications," Renault said in a statement to AFP.

From Barron's

"Our R&D teams are working on various projects in the defence sector, while also seeking civilian applications in each case," added Renault.

From Barron's