development

/dɛvəlmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of growing or becoming larger, more complex, or more advanced

“The city’s economic development was a key factor in its rapid growth.”

2. noun

the process of creating or improving something, such as a product, system, or service

“The company’s software development team worked tirelessly to meet the deadline.”

3. noun

a region or area of growth or expansion, especially in population or economy

“The development of the suburbs was a major factor in the city’s population growth.”

4. verb

to cause something to grow or become larger, more complex, or more advanced

“The new technology will develop the company’s products in the coming years.”

5. verb

to create or improve something, such as a product, system, or service

“The team developed a new software application to meet the client’s needs.”

Synonyms

  • advancement
  • growth
  • improvement
  • progress

Antonyms

  • decline
  • deterioration