Development

English Meaning

The act of developing or disclosing that which is unknown; a gradual unfolding process by which anything is developed, as a plan or method, or an image upon a photographic plate; gradual advancement or growth through a series of progressive changes; also, the result of developing, or a developed state.

1. The act of developing.
2. The state of being developed.
3. A significant event, occurrence, or change.
4. A group of dwellings built by the same contractor.
5. Determination of the best techniques for applying a new device or process to production of goods or services.
6. The organized activity of soliciting donations or grants; fundraising.
7. Music Elaboration of a theme with rhythmic and harmonic variations.
8. Music The central section of a movement in sonata form, in which the theme is elaborated and explored.