dɪˈveləpmənt n. 1
the act or an
instance of developing; the process of
being developed. 2 a a
stage of
growth or
advancement. b a
thing that has developed,
esp. an
event or
circumstance (the latest developments). 3 a full-grown
state. 4 the process of developing a
photograph. 5 a developed
area of
land. 6 Mus. the elaboration of a
theme or themes, esp. in the
middle section of a
sonata movement. 7
Chess the developing of pieces
from their original position. ødevelopment area
Brit.
one where new industries are encouraged in
order to
counteract unemployment.