research and development
noun
the part of a commercial company's activity concerned with applying the results of scientific research to develop new products and improve existing ones: Abbreviation: R & D
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How to use research and development in a sentence
He also plans to ask Congress to permanently extend a research-and-development tax credit, according to the aides.
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