A2 noun Neutro #310 mais comum

development

/dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/

The process of growing, changing, or becoming more advanced over a period of time. It can also refer to a new event or a project, such as a new group of buildings.

Exemplos

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1

The doctor is checking the baby's healthy development.

The doctor is checking the baby's healthy development.

2

The government is planning a new housing development in this area.

The government is planning a new housing development in this area.

3

What's the latest development with your weekend plans?

What's the latest development with your weekend plans?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
development
Verb
develop
Advérbio
developmentally
Adjetivo
developing
Relacionado
developer
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'developer' who takes a small photo and makes it large and clear; that process is 'development'.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of the new smartphone took nearly three years.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: development

Exemplos

1

The doctor is checking the baby's healthy development.

everyday

The doctor is checking the baby's healthy development.

2

The government is planning a new housing development in this area.

formal

The government is planning a new housing development in this area.

3

What's the latest development with your weekend plans?

informal

What's the latest development with your weekend plans?

4

Economic development is the main focus of this university research paper.

academic

Economic development is the main focus of this university research paper.

5

Our company invests a lot of money in product development.

business

Our company invests a lot of money in product development.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
development
Verb
develop
Advérbio
developmentally
Adjetivo
developing
Relacionado
developer

Colocações comuns

child development child development
economic development economic development
personal development personal development
sustainable development sustainable development
career development career development

Frases Comuns

under development

under development

latest development

latest development

research and development

research and development

Frequentemente confundido com

development vs improvement

Improvement focuses on something getting better, while development focuses on growth or a new stage of a process.

development vs evolution

Evolution usually refers to slow biological change over millions of years, while development is more general.

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Notas de uso

Use 'development' as an uncountable noun when talking about the general process of growing. Use it as a countable noun when talking about a specific new event or a group of buildings.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the verb 'developing' or the person 'developer' when they should use the noun 'development' for the process.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'developer' who takes a small photo and makes it large and clear; that process is 'development'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old French word 'desveloper', which means to unwrap or unfold something.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable when referring to a general process Countable when referring to a specific new event or building project Often followed by the preposition 'of'
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Contexto cultural

In international news, 'developing countries' refers to nations with less industrial growth working toward economic progress.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of the new smartphone took nearly three years.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: development

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