development
gb/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/ us/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
A2
英語
~ 300
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
event
1
Growth or improvement process
The process of getting bigger, better, or more advanced.
用法パターン：
[something]'s development
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'development' with 'improvement' — 'development' can also mean growth in size or complexity, not just quality.
類義語
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'.)
対義語
decline (Refers to a decrease or worsening, the opposite of improvement.)
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regression (A return to a less advanced state.)
コロケーション
economic development
|personal development
|career development
|rapid development
|development process
テーマ
business
|education
|science
例文
- The city has seen rapid development in recent years.
- Her career development has been impressive.
- Early childhood development is crucial for future learning.
- The software is still in development.
- Economic development is a priority for the government.
学習者向け例文
- The town has new shops because of fast development.
- His English development is very good.
- Children need good food for healthy development.
- The game is still in development.
- Development of the park will start next year.
名詞
B2
action
2
Creation or design process
The process of making and planning something new.
用法パターン：
development of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'development' with 'production'. Development happens before and during creation, production is making the final product.
類義語
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.)
対義語
abandonment (Stopping work on something before it is finished.)
コロケーション
product development
|software development
|film development
|urban development
テーマ
technology
|business
|arts
|work
例文
- The company invested heavily in product development.
- He works in software development.
- The film is still in development stages.
- Urban development is changing the city's skyline.
学習者向け例文
- She works in game development.
- The new app is in development.
- Urban development brings new houses and roads.
- The studio started movie development last year.
名詞
B1
event
3
New event or change in situation
A new thing that happens and changes the situation.
用法パターン：
a development in [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'development' here with 'progress'. In this sense, it simply means a change, not always positive.
類義語
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.)
対義語
status quo (The existing state without change.)
コロケーション
recent development
|surprising development
|new development
|welcome development
テーマ
news
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|communication
例文
- There have been several new developments in the case.
- This is a welcome development for our community.
- In a surprising development, he agreed to the deal.
学習者向け例文
- There was a new development in the story.
- A surprising development happened today.
- This is a good development for our school.
名詞
A2
entity
4
Built area or project
A place where new houses or buildings are built together as a project.
類義語
estate (Common in British English for a planned housing area.)
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complex (Often used for groups of buildings serving one purpose.)
対義語
wilderness (An undeveloped natural area.)
コロケーション
housing development
|residential development
|commercial development
テーマ
real estate
|urban planning
|housing
|business
例文
- They moved into a new housing development.
- The city approved plans for a commercial development.
- This coastal development includes hotels and shops.
学習者向け例文
- We live in a new housing development.
- The city made a big shopping development.
- They are building a new housing development near the park.
文法
辞書形
development
IPA
GB/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
US/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
音節・強勢
de - vel - op - ment （4音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (vel)
活用形
Noun
- Base: development
- Plural: development, developments
関連語
Forms
developments
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
undeveloped
adjective
underdeveloped
adjective
表現
in development
1/ˈɪn dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
Currently being created or designed
Still being made or planned and not finished yet.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.