Development: meaning, definitions and examples

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development

 

[ dษชหˆvษ›lษ™pmษ™nt ]

Context #1 | Noun

software

The process of creating, designing, and maintaining software applications.

Synonyms

advancement, growth, progress

Examples of usage

  • She is in charge of the development of the new mobile app.
  • Continuous development is essential in the tech industry.
Context #2 | Noun

economic

The growth and improvement of a country's economy, infrastructure, and living standards.

Synonyms

advancement, growth, progress

Examples of usage

  • Investment in infrastructure is crucial for the development of the region.
  • Sustainable development aims to balance economic growth with environmental protection.
Context #3 | Noun

personal

The process of personal growth, learning, and self-improvement.

Synonyms

growth, progress, self-improvement

Examples of usage

  • She is dedicated to her personal development and takes courses regularly.
  • Reading is a great way to invest in personal development.

Translations

Translations of the word "development" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desenvolvimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entwicklung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengembangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฒะธั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozwรณj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–‹็™บ (ใ‹ใ„ใฏใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉveloppement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desarrollo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geliลŸim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ๋ฐœ (gaebal)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุทูˆูŠุฑ (tatwir)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozvoj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozvoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ๅฑ• (fฤzhวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razvoj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรณun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐะผัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ—แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (ganvitareba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inkiลŸaf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desarrollo

Etymology

The word 'development' originated from the Old French word 'developper', meaning 'unwrap, unfurl, unfold'. It was first used in the 1760s in the context of growth and progress. Over time, 'development' has evolved to encompass various aspects of growth and improvement, from software to economic and personal development.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #176, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.