development

Definition

• n. act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
• n. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
• n. a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation
• n. a district that has been developed to serve some purpose

Word forms

Plural

developments

Example sentences

1. n.

   The development of new technology can change our lives significantly.

2. 化

   The development of the story revealed the main character's true feelings.