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developing

The correct spelling is developing.

How to pronounce developing

verb

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

Say it like: Dev-elo-pin-g

The correct spelling is developing. To change with a specific direction, progress. For example: "Let's see how things develop and then make our decision."

Usage Examples

Let's see how things develop and then make our decision.

Isabel developed from a tropical depression to a tropical storm to a hurricane.   An embryo develops into a fetus and then into an infant.

I need to develop a plan for the next three weeks.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To change with a specific direction, progress.
  2. 2.To progress through a sequence of stages.
  3. 3.To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
  4. 4.To create.
  5. 5.To bring out images latent in photographic film.

noun

  1. 1.A process of development.

adjective

  1. 1.In the process of development.
  2. 2.Of a country: becoming economically more mature or advanced; becoming industrialized.

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