knowledge-based development

noun
UK /ˈnɒlɪdʒ beɪst dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /ˈnɑːlɪdʒ beɪst dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

Growing and getting better by using what people know and learn.

The city's knowledge-based development brought new schools and science jobs.

SYNONYMS

learning-driven growtheducation-led progressinnovation-based growthinformation-driven advancement

RELATED WORDS

educationresearchinnovationtechnologyskills

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A way of improving a place or company by relying on smart, skilled workers and new ideas.

The company focused on knowledge-based development to stay ahead of its rivals.

3. Growth that comes from research, data, and expert understanding rather than from raw materials.

Knowledge-based development helped the small country build a strong economy without many natural resources.

4. Teaching and training people so they can create better tools and solutions.

The school's knowledge-based development program trains students to solve real-world problems.