research and development
noun
: studies and tests that are done in order to design new or improved products
The company has a large budget for research and development.
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By localizing drone production, Russia has been able to quickly maintain and expand its long-range strike capability, building on existing research and development.
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Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025
Even the moonshot poured billions into high-tech research and development that gave rise to entire industries.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 30 May 2025
The result of research and development by Legor Group, an Italian company specializing in metals science and production, Modern Electrum™ was presented to this writer by Alice Alessi, part of the fourth generation leading Alessi Domenico.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The staff includes Brian Jones, the head of research and development, as well as five software engineers and five analysts.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
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Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025
Even the moonshot poured billions into high-tech research and development that gave rise to entire industries.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 30 May 2025
The result of research and development by Legor Group, an Italian company specializing in metals science and production, Modern Electrum™ was presented to this writer by Alice Alessi, part of the fourth generation leading Alessi Domenico.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The staff includes Brian Jones, the head of research and development, as well as five software engineers and five analysts.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for research and development
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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