development

Definitions

The process of developing or being developed.

A specified state of growth or advancement.

A new event, product, or discovery that changes a situation.

Examples

The rapid development of new technology has transformed the way we communicate.

The city council approved a new development project to build affordable housing in the downtown area.

Synonyms

growth evolution progress advancement expansion maturation improvement

Antonyms

stagnation decline regression deterioration stasis decay retrogression