The systematic application of knowledge toward the production of useful materials, devices, and systems or methods; including design, development, and improvement of prototypes and new processes to meet specific requirements (OMB Circular A-11, June 1996) See also Conduct of Research and Development
Includes such responsibilities as public education, resource development, training and education, research and development and legislative activities
When refering to population: to advance, get stronger, better, smarter -- esp to advance in technology, method or wisdom (Note: growth and development mean the same in other contexts and as generally defined by Webster) Note, some have defined development as: "Meeting the basic needs (economic, health, nutrition, social services, infrastructure) of people, and improving the standard of living in a society" which is quite a different concept
the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful; "the development of Alaskan resources"; "the exploitation of copper deposits"
Development is systematic use of the knowledge or understanding gained from research, directed toward the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods, including design and development of prototypes, and processes It excludes quality control, routine product testing, and production See also Research, development, and R&D plant
Development is the process of making an area of land or water more useful or profitable. The talks will focus on economic development of the region
a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess); "after he saw the latest development he changed his mind and became a supporter"; "in chess your should take care of your development before moving your queen
The elaboration of a theme or subject; the unfolding of a musical idea; the evolution of a whole piece or movement from a leading theme or motive
Drilling and other post-exploration activities aimed at the production of oil and gas
The College's Development Office is chiefly responsible for alumni affairs and fundraising Since the Office's creation in 1989, individual and organisational donors have enabled the College to support student financial assistance and activities, endow academic activities and build or refurbish student accommodation, the Medieval kitchen and numerous public and teaching rooms [Lincoln]
In this case, it is the determination of the best techniques for applying a new device or process to the production of goods or services
The systematic use of the knowledge or understanding gained from research directed toward the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods, including the design and development of prototypes and processes [National Science Foundation, Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences, US definitions for resource surveys 1996 ] http: //www nsf gov/sbe/srs/seind96/ch4_defn htm