development
The company's rapid development surprised the industry.
The company's quick growth and progress surprised the industry.
The process of growth or advancement in a particular area.
Economic development is crucial for improving living standards.
Economic growth and progress are essential for improving living standards.
Can refer to physical, economic, or personal growth.
The creation or improvement of a product, service, or system.
The software development team worked on new features.
The software creation and improvement team worked on new features.
Common in software, real estate, and business contexts.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'development' changes based on context—economic, personal, or technological.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overgeneralization
Specify the type of development (e.g., 'economic development') to avoid ambiguity.
Word Origin
From Middle English *developen* (to unfold), from Old French *desenvolup* (to unroll), from Latin *e-* (out) + *volvere* (to roll).
Usage Notes
Can refer to both natural growth and intentional improvement efforts.