research and development

British  

noun

1.  R D.  the part of a commercial company's activity concerned with applying the results of scientific research to develop new products and improve existing ones

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Example Sentences

Enphase also plans to cut costs by relying on distributors to cover sales in certain smaller markets, prioritizing research and development in its core products and software, and boosting productivity with artificial intelligence and automation.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S.-based parent companies generate roughly three-quarters of value added, conduct about 85% of total research and development, and undertake close to 80% of capital investment in plant and equipment.

From Barron's

The campus will span approximately 1.18 million square feet across six buildings, combining 750,000 square feet of office space with 435,000 square feet of industrial space dedicated to research and development.

From Los Angeles Times

And the Welsh Labour leader said there should be a "fair share formula" so Wales "automatically receives its rightful share of UK resources in critical areas like rail, justice, and research and development".

From BBC

Novartis unveiled a $23 billion investment program in April to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing, research and development over multiple years.

From The Wall Street Journal

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