LEARNit Dictionary
development
noun
/dɪˈveləpmənt/
UK
/dɪˈveləpmənt/
US
B1
OPAL
OPAL
1
B1
the steady growth of something so that it becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.
توسعه, پیشرفت, رشد, گسترش
see also
self-development
2
B1
the growth of the economy of a country or region through increased business activity
توسعه, رشد اقتصادی
Increased tourism will
promote
job creation and
economic development
.
International policies should support, not inhibit,
sustainable development
.
He described women as the backbone of rural development worldwide.
community
development projects
a
development plan/programme
3
B1
the process of producing or creating something new or more advanced; a new or advanced product or idea
توسعه, پیشرفت, تحول
the development of new technology
Pete is head of
product development
.
A more powerful version of this electric bus is currently in development.
A new vaccine is under development.
This drug is an exciting new development.
developments in aviation technology
see also
research and development
4
B2
a new event or stage that is likely to affect what happens in a continuing situation
تحول, رویداد
Have there been any further developments?
We welcome the recent positive developments.
the latest developments in the war
There have been some interesting new developments in the case.
5
B2
a piece of land with new buildings on it
آبادسازی, ساختوساز, زمین ساخته شده, زمین شهری, پروژه ساختمانی, بناهای جدید
I live in a brand-new
housing development
.
a mixed residential and business development
see also
ribbon development
6
B2
the process of using an area of land, especially to make a profit by building on it, etc.
آبادانی, استفاده اقتصادی از زمین, توسعه شهری
He bought the land for development.
The city has undergone rapid development.