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

Falling research and development costs helped improve profit margins.

From Barron's

From 1997 to 2003 he worked in the research and development division of Bell Labs -- where transistors were invented -- investigating how small these devices could ultimately become.

From Science Daily

These funds will serve to capitalize the U.S. bank, hire more people, and cover research and development infrastructure spend and marketing costs, Jajodia said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts previously have cautioned that Rigetti relies on government funding and contract awards to support its research and development efforts, given that its commercial progress remains limited.

From Barron's

For the last several decades, the Mariposa Avenue property served as the research and development center for Mattel Toys.

From Los Angeles Times

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