research and development
noun
: studies and tests that are done in order to design new or improved products
The company has a large budget for research and development.
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This high price tag reflects the cutting-edge technology, advanced materials and countless hours of research and development that go into creating such a sophisticated robot.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks warned on Friday that Trump’s decision to impose broad tariffs could ultimately hurt drug research and development.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Many Connecticut farmers are also on the forefront of research and development.
—Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
Sales and marketing expenses were reduced by $12.4 million, while research and development expenses increased by $2.9 million.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks warned on Friday that Trump’s decision to impose broad tariffs could ultimately hurt drug research and development.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Many Connecticut farmers are also on the forefront of research and development.
—Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
Sales and marketing expenses were reduced by $12.4 million, while research and development expenses increased by $2.9 million.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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