development
gb/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/ us/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
A2
English
~ 300
fejlődés, fejlesztés, fejlemény, ingatlanfejlesztés, beruházás, lakópark
NOUN
B1
1
fejlődés
B1
Usage pattern:
[something]'s development
The city has seen rapid development in recent years.
A város az utóbbi években gyors fejlődésen ment keresztül.
Her career development has been impressive.
Lenyűgöző volt a szakmai fejlődése.
Early childhood development is crucial for future learning.
The software is still in development.
Economic development is a priority for the government.
Learner examples
The town has new shops because of fast development.
A gyors fejlődésnek köszönhetően új üzletek nyíltak a városban.
His English development is very good.
Nagyon szépen fejlődik az angoltudása.
Children need good food for healthy development.
The game is still in development.
Development of the park will start next year.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'development' with 'improvement' — 'development' can also mean growth in size or complexity, not just quality.
Meaning
Growth or improvement process
Collocations
economic development
|personal development
|career development
|rapid development
|development process
Synonyms
growth (Often refers to physical or measurable increase, while 'development' can include qualitative improvement.)
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progress (Focuses on forward movement or advancement, sometimes less structured than 'development'.)
Antonyms
decline (Refers to a decrease or worsening, the opposite of improvement.)
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regression (A return to a less advanced state.)
Themes
business
|education
|science
Definition
The process of getting bigger, better, or more advanced.
The process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced.
NOUN
B2
2
fejlesztés
B1
Usage pattern:
development of [something]
The company invested heavily in product development.
A vállalat jelentős összegeket fektetett termékfejlesztésbe.
He works in software development.
Szoftverfejlesztésben dolgozik.
The film is still in development stages.
Urban development is changing the city's skyline.
Learner examples
She works in game development.
Játékfejlesztésben dolgozik.
The new app is in development.
Az új alkalmazás fejlesztés alatt áll.
Urban development brings new houses and roads.
The studio started movie development last year.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'development' with 'production'. Development happens before and during creation, production is making the final product.
Meaning
Creation or design process
Collocations
product development
|software development
|film development
|urban development
Synonyms
creation (Emphasizes bringing something into existence; 'development' includes refining it.)
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design (Focuses on planning the form or structure; 'development' may continue into production.)
Antonyms
abandonment (Stopping work on something before it is finished.)
Themes
technology
|business
|arts
|work
Definition
The process of making and planning something new.
The act or process of creating, designing, or planning something new.
NOUN
B1
3
fejlemény
B2
Usage pattern:
a development in [something]
There have been several new developments in the case.
Több új fejlemény is történt az ügyben.
This is a welcome development for our community.
Ez örvendetes fejlemény a közösségünk számára.
In a surprising development, he agreed to the deal.
Learner examples
There was a new development in the story.
Új fejlemény volt a történetben.
A surprising development happened today.
Ma meglepő fejlemény történt.
This is a good development for our school.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'development' here with 'progress'. In this sense, it simply means a change, not always positive.
Meaning
New event or change in situation
Collocations
recent development
|surprising development
|new development
|welcome development
Synonyms
event (General term for something that happens; 'development' suggests it affects an ongoing situation.)
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turn of events (More dramatic phrase for a change in circumstances.)
Antonyms
status quo (The existing state without change.)
Themes
news
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
A new thing that happens and changes the situation.
A recent event or change that affects a situation.
NOUN
A2
4
They moved into a new housing development.
Egy új lakóparkba költöztek.
The city approved plans for a commercial development.
A város jóváhagyta egy kereskedelmi célú ingatlanfejlesztés terveit.
This coastal development includes hotels and shops.
Learner examples
We live in a new housing development.
Egy új lakóparkban lakunk.
The city made a big shopping development.
A város egy nagy bevásárlóközpontot épített.
They are building a new housing development near the park.
Meaning
Built area or project
Collocations
housing development
|residential development
|commercial development
Synonyms
estate (Common in British English for a planned housing area.)
|
complex (Often used for groups of buildings serving one purpose.)
Antonyms
wilderness (An undeveloped natural area.)
Themes
real estate
|urban planning
|housing
|business
Definition
A place where new houses or buildings are built together as a project.
An area of land where new buildings have been constructed for homes, businesses, or other purposes.
Grammar
Dictionary form
development
IPA
GB/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
US/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
Syllables & stress
de - vel - op - ment (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vel)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: development
- Plural: development, developments
Word family
Forms
developments
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
undeveloped
adjective
underdeveloped
adjective
Expressions
in development
1/ˈɪn dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
Currently being created or designed
Still being made or planned and not finished yet.
Examples
- Several new games are currently in development.
- The project has been in development for over two years.
personal development
1/pˈɚsənəl dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
Improving personal skills and abilities over time
When you work to improve your skills and yourself over time.
Examples
- Personal development can help you succeed at work.
- She attends workshops for personal development.
real estate development
1/ɹˈil ɪstˈeɪt dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
Property building business activity
The work of making buildings on land to sell or rent them.
Examples
- He works in real estate development.
- Real estate development has transformed the downtown area.
economic development
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
Improvement of economy and living standards
When a country gets more jobs, better businesses, and higher living standards over time.
Examples
- Economic development has reduced poverty levels in the region.
- Tourism is vital for the region's economic development.
- The government launched a plan for economic development.
- The conference focused on strategies for sustainable economic development.