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development

1. an area or tract of land that has been developed

2. Music the section of a movement, usually in sonata form, in which the basic musical themes are developed

3. Chess

a. the process of developing pieces

b. the manner in which they are developed

c. the position of the pieces in the early part of a game with reference to their attacking potential or defensive efficiency

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development [də′vel·əp·mənt]

(analytical chemistry)

In the separation of mixtures by paper chromatography or thin-layer chromatography, the production of colored derivatives of the solutes by spraying the stationary phase with selective reagents in order to establish the location of individual substances.

(biology)

A process of regulated growth and differentiation that results from interaction of the genome with the cytoplasm, the internal cellular environment, and the external environment.

(engineering)

The exploratory work required to determine the best production techniques to bring a new process or piece of equipment to the production stage.

(geology)

The progression of changes in fossil groups which have succeeded one another during deposition of the strata of the earth.

(graphic arts)

The stage in the processing of an exposed photosensitive material in which the latent image becomes visible.

(meteorology)

The process of intensification of an atmospheric disturbance, most commonly applied to cyclones and anticyclones.

(mining engineering)

Opening of a coal seam or ore body by sinking shafts or driving levels, as well as installing equipment, for proving ore reserves and exploiting them.

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development - The process of analysis, design, coding and testing software.