transcription, транскрипция: [ i:vəlu:ʃ(ə)n, ev- ]
( evolutions)
1.
Evolution is a process of gradual change that takes place over many generations, during which species of animals, plants, or insects slowly change some of their physical characteristics.
...the evolution of plants and animals.
...human evolution.
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2.
Evolution is a process of gradual development in a particular situation or thing over a period of time. ( FORMAL )
...a crucial period in the evolution of modern physics.
= development
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