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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Recent Examples on the Web Lawrence Livermore is a research and development institution primarily focusing on the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. —

NPR, 2 June 2024 Extensive research and development efforts are invested in securing dates for every friend. —

Heather Havrilesky, New York Times, 31 May 2024 Net research and development expenses for the Device Division increased to $31,363 from $3,181 for the same period in 2022, an 886% increase. —

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024 The results of the more profound work on research and development and drug discovery should follow soon after. —

Peter Vanham, Fortune, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for research and development

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