developing

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/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To change with a specific direction, progress.“Let's see how things develop and then make our decision.”
To progress through a sequence of stages.“Isabel developed from a tropical depression to a tropical storm to a hurricane. An embryo develops into a fetus and then into an infant.”
To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
To create.“I need to develop a plan for the next three weeks.”

noun

A process of development.

adjective

In the process of development.“a developing foetus”
Of a country: becoming economically more mature or advanced; becoming industrialized.

Related words

Synonyms

development underdeveloped nonindustrial developmental upgrading placing put prepared increasing prepare elaboration produce improving emergent emerging preparation

Associated

countries implementing strategies technologies sustainable skills innovative nations solutions promoting infrastructure

Rhymes

enveloping develop ing

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