Antonym: decay, decline. Similar words: developmental, develop, developer, developing, developing countries, envelope, equipment, commencement. Meaning: [-mənt] 
n. 1. act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining 2. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) 3. a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation 4. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful 5. a district that has been developed to serve some purpose 6. a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess) 7. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level 8. processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible 9. (music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes are developed and elaborated.
n. 1. act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining 2. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) 3. a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation 4. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful 5. a district that has been developed to serve some purpose 6. a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess) 7. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level 8. processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible 9. (music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes are developed and elaborated. 
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181. Permission for the development was granted in the teeth of opposition from local shopkeepers.
182. The builders ploughed in a lot of young trees when clearing this area for development.
183. These documents provided a broad outline of the Society's development.
184. A more powerful version of this electric bus is currently in development.
185. It reflects the aberrant personality of some American politicians hostile to China's development and becoming powerful.
186. A public notice about the planned development was pinned to the wall.
187. Alan Turing's work led onto the development of modern computers.
188. In the field of drug development, the culture of secrecy is deep and strong.
189. The way children talk about or express their feelings depends on their age and stage of development.
190. The rapid development of technology means that she is now far behind, and will need retraining.
191. The film documented the development of our country during the 50 years.
192. The development detracts from the rural character of the area.
193. They share a common vision for the development of health services.
194. There has been housing development on a massive scale since 1980.
195. Mr Annan said the region must now strive for economic development as well as peace.
196. The money will go towards the development of new product and sales strategies.
196. Sentencedict.com try its best to gather and make good sentences.
197. Industrial development is being concentrated in the west of the country.
198. This latest development has further strengthened my determination to leave.
199. I do quite a lot of research and development work in my job.
200. The development of the project was seriouslyimpeded by a reduction in funds.
201. Freud argued that all people go through an oedipal phase of sexual development.
202. Social scientists were co-opted to work with the development agencies.
203. Several factors might contribute to the development of the disease.
204. Since its inception in 1968, the company has been at the forefront of computer development.
205. Those wishing to study urban development have a ready-made example on their doorstep.
206. In the opening chapter, the author traces the development of judo from its ancient roots.
207. Her latest novel marks a turning point in her development as a writer.
208. The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked .
209. The tests are only a rough and ready guide to a pupil's future development.
210. Their interest localized on the development of this new drug.
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