rawdevelopment
nounUK /ˌrɔː dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /ˌrɔː dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
The first stage of making something, before it is finished.
The raw development of the game showed simple shapes instead of colorful characters.
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2. The process of treating a material so it can be used.
Raw development of the clay made it soft enough to shape.
3. The early growth of a skill or idea before it is polished.
Her raw development as a singer began with singing in the kitchen.
4. In photography, the first step of turning a picture file into a finished image.
Raw development of the photo brought out the colors of the sunset.