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Development

Noun
UK /dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/
US /dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/

Definition

The process of growth or improvement; a new creation or product.

Example

"The city shows development."

"Personal development happens when people improve their knowledge, skills, and confidence step by step."

"The development of new medicine saved many lives and gave hope to thousands of patients."

Explanation

Development is the process of growth, change, or improvement over time. For example, a town’s development can be seen when new roads, schools, and houses are built. In personal li.fe, development happens when someone learns new skills, such as learning English or building confidence. In business, development means a new creation or product, meaning creating new products, ideas, or opportunities. The word also appears in medicine, like “the development of a disease”, meaning how it begins and grows. In short, development is about progress and positive change, though sometimes it can describe negative growth too.