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R&D

American  
Or R and D
  1. research and development.


R & D British  

abbreviation

  1. research and development

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"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 • Mar. 30, 2026

The company plans to further increase its R&D investment in physical AI, which might impact near-term profitability, but support its long-term growth outlook, Nomura says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

In January, Tchinnis passed on the secrets of La Mer to a new colleague as he stepped down from his role as executive director for R&D, ending his 25-year watch over the broth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“Compliance costs associated with tracking incremental qualified R&D for the credit are higher than expensing qualified R&D activity to take the deduction,” Watson says.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

The Russian government's new emphasis on R&D is wise - Russia must replenish its catalog with hi-tech gadgets if it wishes to continue to export to prime clients.

From Russian Roulette: Russia's Economy in Putin's Era by Vaknin, Samuel