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development

The correct spelling is development.

How to pronounce development

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
noun

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

Say it like: Dev-elo-pme-nt

The correct spelling is development. The process of developing; growth, directed change. For example: "The development of this story has been slow."

Usage Examples

The development of this story has been slow.

The organism has reached a crucial stage in its development.

Our news team brings you the latest developments.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The process of developing; growth, directed change.
  2. 2.The process by which a mature multicellular organism or part of an organism is produced by the addition of new cells.
  3. 3.Something which has developed.
  4. 4.A project consisting of one or more commercial or residential buildings.
  5. 5.The building of such a project.

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