development area
dɪˈvɛləpmənt ˈɛriə
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Definition of development area - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
urban planningUKzone allocated for new constructionUK
  • The city council approved the plans for the new development area.
building site
2.
government aidUKarea receiving government aid to reduce unemploymentUK
  • New factories were built in the development area to create jobs.
economic zone
3.
businessregion designated for economic growth and improvement
  • The government invested in the development area to boost jobs.
economic zone
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Expressions with development

development helln.
project stuck in development for a long time
The movie was in development hell for over a decade.
development teamn.
group of people who design build or improve a product or project
The development team released a new version of the app today.
housing developmentn.
group of similar houses built together
The new housing development offers affordable homes.
personal developmentn.
process of improving self-awareness, skills, and personal growth
Personal development helps you become more confident and skilled.
residential developmentn.
planned building of homes or apartments in an area for people to live
Residential development increased quickly after the new train station opened.
social developmentn.
growth in how a person learns to relate well with others
Early social development helps children build strong friendships and communication skills.

Expressions with area

gray arean.
situation where what is allowed is not clear
This is a gray area in the law.
grey arean.
situation lacking clear characteristics or boundaries
The law is a grey area in this case.
murky arean.
topic that lacks clarity or certainty
The ethics of the decision remain a murky area.
no-go arean.
place considered unsafe or unsuitable for entry
The abandoned factory was marked as a no-go area due to safety concerns..
blanket the areav.
cover a place completely
The snow blanketed the area overnight.
that's a pretty murky areaexp.
states that rules or boundaries are unclear or confusing
Be careful; that's a pretty murky area in our policy.
living arean.
part of a home used for everyday activities like relaxing and socializing
We spend most evenings together in the living area.
dining arean.
part of a home for family meals
The family gathered in the dining area for dinner.
seating arean.
area with seats for people to sit
The airport has a large seating area for passengers.
work arean.
part of a room or place where someone regularly does their job
Please keep your work area tidy and free of clutter.

Terms related to development area

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
developareaconstructiondevelopmentdistrictneighborhoodregionsitezoneassistanceeconomygovernment

Terms with development area included in their meaning

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backcountryn.
wilderness
remote wild area with little human development
burgeoningn.
figurative
a new development or expansion in any area
oil spotn.
development
small, isolated area of development
agglomerationn.
urban planning
extended city area with continuous urban development
planning blightn.
urban planning
negative impact of uncertain development plans on an area
conserven.
wilderness
protected area where development is restricted
planning schemen.
urban planning
official plan that controls land use and future development in an area
urbanizev.
area development
make an area more urban in character

Examples of development area in a sentence

  • Investors are interested in the development area.
  • The development area received new funding this year.
  • Incentives were offered to businesses in the development area.
  • New businesses are encouraged to set up in the development area.
  • Tax incentives are available for companies in the development area.

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  1. French:zone d'aménagement, région de développement, ...
  2. German:Baugebiet, Entwicklungsgebiet, ...
  3. Italian:zona di costruzione, zona di sviluppo, ...
  4. Spanish:zona de desarrollo, área de desarrollo, ...
  5. Portuguese:zona de desenvolvimento, ...
  6. Chinese:建设区, 发展区, ...
  7. Japanese:建設区域, 開発地域, ...
  8. Arabic:مِنْطَقَة تَطْوِير, مِنْطَقَة دَعْم, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵזוֹר פִּתּוּחַ, אֵזוֹר פִּתּוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:зона развития, район развития, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зона розвитку, територія розвитку, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्माण क्षेत्र, विकास क्षेत्र, ...
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