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Development

/dɪˈveləpmənt/
The process of growing, changing, or improving something over time

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But there have been developments, as it were, since then.It would endanger his prospects in connection with this new development.The development of his science has destroyed that right.

Etymology:

etymology
From Old French desvolopement, from desveloper (to develop), from Latin dis- (apart) and voloper (wrap up), meaning the act of unwrapping or revealing.

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