research and development
nounUK /rɪˈsɜːtʃ ənd dɪˈveləpmənt/
US /rɪˈsɝːtʃ ənd dɪˈveləpmənt/
Work where people study and test new ideas to make new or better things.
The company spends a lot of money on research and development to create safer cars.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The part of a company that focuses on discovering new knowledge and turning it into products.
She got a job in research and development after finishing her science degree.
3. The combined activities of studying a subject deeply and improving existing designs or methods.
Government funding for research and development in medicine has increased this year.
4. A department or team responsible for creating and testing new products.
Research and development reported a breakthrough in battery technology.