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{ "term": "development", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "b1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "the steady growth of something so that it becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a baby’s development in the womb" }, { "text": "This is a perfectly normal **stage of development**." }, { "text": "the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy" }, { "text": "The company can offer a number of opportunities for career development." }, { "text": "A UN team is monitoring the development of the peace process." }, { "text": "A group of experts has been brought together to support the development of the project." }, { "text": "Cell divisions during development occur in a fixed sequence." }, { "text": "Education stimulates the development of rational thinking." }, { "text": "Environmental factors can accelerate the development of certain cancers." }, { "text": "He influenced the development of modern dance." }, { "text": "In the opening chapter, the author traces the development of judo from its ancient roots." }, { "text": "School should encourage the full development of a student's talents." }, { "text": "There is tremendous opportunity for personal and professional development at our company." }, { "text": "Too much emphasis on memorizing facts can inhibit the development of creative thinking." }, { "text": "an important stage in the development of Anglo-Irish relations" } ], "topics": ["Change, cause and effect"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["full", "gradual", "rapid"], "verb + development": ["aid", "allow", "assist"], "development + verb": ["occur", "take place", "continue"], "development + noun": ["initiative", "plan", "programme/program"], "preposition": [ "during development", "in development", "under development" ], "phrases": [ "research and development", "a stage in the development of something", "a stage of development" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "the growth of the economy of a country or region through increased business activity", "labels": "(economics)", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Increased tourism will **promote** job creation and **economic development**." }, { "text": "International policies should support, not inhibit, **sustainable development**." }, { "text": "He described women as the backbone of rural development worldwide." }, { "text": "community **development projects**" }, { "text": "a **development plan/programme**" }, { "text": "practical strategies for promoting rapid development" }, { "text": "The agency supports and promotes sustainable economic development." }, { "text": "Much of the EU's development aid is channelled through the European Development Fund." } ], "topics": ["Money"] }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "the process of producing or creating something new or more advanced; a new or advanced product or idea", "sensetop": "in developmentunder developmentdevelopment in something", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the development of new technology" }, { "text": "Pete is head of **product development**." }, { "text": "A more powerful version of this electric bus is currently in development.", "contextForm": "in development" }, { "text": "A new vaccine is under development.", "contextForm": "under development" }, { "text": "This drug is an exciting new development." }, { "text": "developments in aviation technology", "contextForm": "development in something" }, { "text": "The company went deep into debt to finance the development of the engine." }, { "text": "The invention requires more development work to make it viable." }, { "text": "new developments in film-making" }, { "text": "the lengthy development process of a new model of car" }, { "text": "the three-year development cycle of their products" }, { "text": "The government is encouraging the development of small businesses." }, { "text": "This piece of equipment is an exciting new development." } ], "topics": ["Scientific research"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["exciting", "important", "major"], "development + verb": ["occur", "take place", "unfold"], "preposition": ["development in"] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "a new event or stage that is likely to affect what happens in a continuing situation", "sensetop": "development in something", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Have there been any further developments?" }, { "text": "We welcome the recent positive developments." }, { "text": "the latest developments in the war", "contextForm": "development in something" }, { "text": "There have been some interesting new developments in the case." }, { "text": "the significant developments taking place in the health service" }, { "text": "The move from TV to film was a logical development in her career." }, { "text": "Are there further developments in the investigation?" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["exciting", "important", "major"], "development + verb": ["occur", "take place", "unfold"], "preposition": ["development in"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "a piece of land with new buildings on it", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I live in a brand-new **housing development**." }, { "text": "a mixed residential and business development" }, { "text": "The protesters oppose plans to build a commercial development on the site." }, { "text": "a luxury residential development" }, { "text": "The building plans are for a mixed-use development." } ], "topics": ["Buildings"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["housing", "residential", "business"] } }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "the process of using an area of land, especially to make a profit by building on it, etc.", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "He bought the land for development." }, { "text": "The city has undergone rapid development." }, { "text": "Older houses are being brought back into productive use through residential and commercial development." }, { "text": "The proposed development of the site in Dublin's docklands attracted much publicity." } ], "topics": ["Buildings"] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/dɪˈveləpmənt/", "audio": "de/development/development__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/dɪˈveləpmənt/", "audio": "de/development/development__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": null }