development

Derived from the Old French 'desveloper' which means to unwrap or unfold.

NOUN (1)
[/dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/en-US]
growth neutral / progress neutral / expansion neutral / unfolding literal / conceptual evolution untranslatable (The exact notion of development as a progressive change may not have a single word equivalent.)
Synonyms growth neutral , progress neutral , expansion neutral
Antonyms decline

The process of developing or being developed, which implies growth, progress, or expansion of ideas, skills, or physical entities. This term covers various forms of advancement, including conceptual evolution, although some nuanced concepts may lack a direct equivalent in English, such as 'conceptual evolution'.

plural
developments
  • The development of new technology has transformed the way we live. — 新しい技術の 発展 は私たちの生活を変えました。
  • Economic development requires careful planning and investment. — 経済の 発展 には慎重な計画と投資が必要です。
  • Urban development must consider the environmental impact. — 都市の 発展 では環境への影響を考慮する必要があります。
register: formal
VERB (1)
[/dɪˈvɛl.əp/en-US]
advance neutral / enhance neutral / grow neutral / cultivate literal / mature untranslatable (The notion of developing in terms of progressing to a certain state may not be captured by a single verb.)
Synonyms advance neutral , enhance neutral
Antonyms halt

To develop means to gradually unfold, grow, or advance something, whether it is a skill, business, or idea. The concept often involves enhancing or cultivating something to reach a more mature state. However, certain aspects of this growth may not be easily captured by a single verb in English, such as 'mature'.

past present_participle
developed developing
  • She hopes to develop her skills through practice. — 彼女は練習を通じて自分の技術を 発展 させることを望んでいます。
  • We need to develop a clear strategy for the project. — プロジェクトのために明確な戦略を 発展 させる必要があります。
  • The team will develop the product further based on customer feedback. — チームは顧客のフィードバックに基づいて製品をさらに 発展 させます。
register: formal