{
    "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
}