Developing: meaning, definitions and examples

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developing

 

[ dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

software development

The process of creating or improving software products through coding, testing, and debugging.

Synonyms

building, coding, creating, designing

Examples of usage

  • She is currently developing a new mobile app for her company.
  • Our team is developing a new feature for the software.

Translations

Translations of the word "developing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desenvolvendo

🇮🇳 विकसित करना

🇩🇪 entwickelnd

🇮🇩 mengembangkan

🇺🇦 розвиваючий

🇵🇱 rozwijający

🇯🇵 開発中

🇫🇷 en développement

🇪🇸 en desarrollo

🇹🇷 gelişen

🇰🇷 개발 중인

🇸🇦 تطوير

🇨🇿 rozvíjející

🇸🇰 rozvíjajúci sa

🇨🇳 发展中

🇸🇮 razvijajoč

🇮🇸 þróun

🇰🇿 даму

🇬🇪 განვითარება

🇦🇿 inkişaf edən

🇲🇽 en desarrollo

Etymology

The word 'developing' originated from the Middle English word 'developen', which meant 'to unfold, unfurl, or reveal'. It has been used in the context of software development since the late 20th century, with the rise of the technology industry. The term highlights the continuous process of growth and improvement in the field of software engineering.

See also: develop, developable, developed, developer, developers, developments, redevelop, redevelopment, underdevelopment, undeveloped.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,329, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.