developmenttime
nounUK /dɪˈvɛləpmənt taɪm/
US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt taɪm/
The time it takes to make or grow something.
The development time for the new game was six months.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The period when a baby or young animal grows inside its mother.
The development time for a baby elephant is about 22 months.
3. The time a computer program takes to be written and tested.
Short development time helped the team release the app early.
4. The time needed for a photo to appear on old film.
The development time for the film was ten minutes.