DEVELOPMENT


Meaning of DEVELOPMENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪˈveləpmənt ]

n. 1 the act or an instance of developing; the process of being developed. 2 a a stage of growth or advancement. b a thing that has developed, esp. an event or circumstance (the latest developments). 3 a full-grown state. 4 the process of developing a photograph. 5 a developed area of land. 6 Mus. the elaboration of a theme or themes, esp. in the middle section of a sonata movement. 7 Chess the developing of pieces from their original position. ødevelopment area Brit. one where new industries are encouraged in order to counteract unemployment.

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.