development
Translation
development, progress, growth, housing estate
Examples
The company focuses on product development.
The company focuses on product development.
This is a new housing development.
This is a new housing development.
There was an interesting development in the story.
There was an interesting development in the story.
Grammar Patterns
the development of (sth.) the process of creating or improving (sth.) The development of new technology is important.
a ((housing/new)) development an area of land with new buildings This is a new housing development.
Similar Words
Synonyms: growth, progress, advancement
Etymology
From the verb 'develop' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment', indicating a process or result.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ment' often turns a verb into a noun (e.g., 'achieve' -> 'achievement'). Here it means the act or result of developing.