developing
dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ
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Definition of developing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
progressin the process of growth or advancement
  • The developing technology is changing our lives.
advancing growing
2.
economyTECH.becoming economically more mature or advancedTECH.
  • Many developing countries are improving their infrastructure.
emerging growing
3.
industrializationTECH.in the process of becoming industrializedTECH.
  • The developing nation is building new factories.
industrializing urbanizing

Noun

1.
growthprocess of growth or change
  • The developing of the project took several months.
evolution growth progression
2.
photographyTECH.processing photosensitive material to reveal imagesTECH.
  • Developing in the darkroom is a delicate process.
develop processing
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countries with less advanced economies and lower living standards
Many organizations provide aid to the developing world.
growing or changing very quickly
Fast-developing technology changes our lives every year.
expanding away from a central point
The outward-developing design of the city was unique.
nation with a less developed industrial base and low Human Development Index
Developing countries often face challenges in improving infrastructure and education..
liquid chemical used to make an exposed image clearly visible
He mixed fresh developing solution before processing the black-and-white film.
growing towards the center or axis
The plant exhibits an inward-developing growth pattern.

Origin of developing

Latin, developare (to unwrap)

Terms with developing included in their meaning

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of a woman
carrying a developing fetus within the body
expecting baby
carry a developing baby inside the body
current events
news that is currently developing or just announced
developing
beginning to happen or develop
egg development
process of eggs developing and breaking open
improvement
improving or developing over a period
movement
moving or developing fast enough to be comfortable and effective
development
making progress or developing

Examples of developing in a sentence

  • The developing project shows great promise.
  • Developing regions are focusing on education and health.
  • The developing economy is attracting foreign investments.
  • Developing countries face many economic challenges.
  • The developing region is attracting foreign investors.
  • The developing of new skills is essential for success.

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  1. French:en développement, développement, ...
  2. German:sich entwickelnd, Entwicklung, ...
  3. Italian:in sviluppo, sviluppo, ...
  4. Spanish:en desarrollo, desarrollo, ...
  5. Portuguese:em desenvolvimento, desenvolvimento, ...
  6. Chinese:正在发展的, 发展, ...
  7. Japanese:発展中の, 進行, ...
  8. Arabic:نَامٍ, تَطَوُّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְפַּתֵּחַ, פִּיתּוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:развивающийся, развитие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розвиваючий, розвиток, ...
  12. Hindi:विकासशील, विकास, ...
develop
dɪˈvɛləp

Definition of develop - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
progresstr.cause something to grow and become more mature or advancedtr.
  • Good teachers develop students' confidence.
2.
life progressintr.grow and become more mature or advancedintr.
  • Her musical talent continued to develop through practice.
3.
creationtr.create or design something newtr.
  • She plans to develop a new app for students.
create design formulate
4.
beginningtr.start to exist, experience, or possesstr.
  • He began to develop feelings for her..
commence initiate
5.
acquisitiontr.acquire a skill or habittr.
  • He developed a habit of reading before bed.
acquire cultivate
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start enjoying a particular food or drink
He developed a taste for spicy food while living in Mexico.
become less affected by criticism or negative comments
Over time, she learned to develop a thick skin in her profession.
become good at something
He developed a knack for solving puzzles quickly.
become good at recognizing sounds
With practice, you can develop an ear for different bird calls.
gain the ability to appreciate or understand
Over time, he developed an eye for fine art.
improve abilities through practice or learning
She took a course to develop skills in programming.

Origin of develop

Old French, desveloper (unwrap)

Examples of develop in a sentence

  • The city plans to develop the waterfront area.
  • Children develop language skills at different ages.
  • Her confidence developed during the training program.
  • They aim to develop a new marketing strategy.
  • He wants to develop a unique recipe for the contest.
  • The project began to develop rapidly.

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  1. French:développer, se développer, ...
  2. German:entwickeln, sich entwickeln, ...
  3. Italian:sviluppare, svilupparsi, ...
  4. Spanish:desarrollar, desarrollarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:desenvolver, desenvolver-se, ...
  6. Chinese:培养, 成长, ...
  7. Japanese:育てる, 発達する, ...
  8. Arabic:طَوَّرَ, تَطَوَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְפַתֵּחַ, לְהִתְפַּתֵּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:развивать, развиваться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розвивати, розвиватися, ...
  12. Hindi:विकसित करना, विकसित होना, ...
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