development
gb/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/ us/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
A2
Engelska
~ 300
fejlődés, fejlesztés, fejlemény, ingatlanfejlesztés, beruházás, lakópark
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
fejlődés
B1
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'development' with 'improvement' — 'development' can also mean growth in size or complexity, not just quality.
Betydelse
Growth or improvement process
Ordkombinationer
economic development
|personal development
|career development
|rapid development
|development process
Synonymer
growth (Often refers to physical or measurable increase, while 'development' can include qualitative improvement.)
|
progress (Focuses on forward movement or advancement, sometimes less structured than 'development'.)
Antonymer
decline (Refers to a decrease or worsening, the opposite of improvement.)
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regression (A return to a less advanced state.)
Teman
business
|education
|science
Definition
The process of getting bigger, better, or more advanced.
The process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
fejlesztés
B1
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse 'development' with 'production'. Development happens before and during creation, production is making the final product.
Betydelse
Creation or design process
Ordkombinationer
product development
|software development
|film development
|urban development
Synonymer
creation (Emphasizes bringing something into existence; 'development' includes refining it.)
|
design (Focuses on planning the form or structure; 'development' may continue into production.)
Antonymer
abandonment (Stopping work on something before it is finished.)
Teman
technology
|business
|arts
|work
Definition
The process of making and planning something new.
The act or process of creating, designing, or planning something new.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
3
fejlemény
B2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'development' here with 'progress'. In this sense, it simply means a change, not always positive.
Betydelse
New event or change in situation
Ordkombinationer
recent development
|surprising development
|new development
|welcome development
Synonymer
event (General term for something that happens; 'development' suggests it affects an ongoing situation.)
|
turn of events (More dramatic phrase for a change in circumstances.)
Antonymer
status quo (The existing state without change.)
Teman
news
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
A new thing that happens and changes the situation.
A recent event or change that affects a situation.
SUBSTANTIV
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Betydelse
Built area or project
Ordkombinationer
housing development
|residential development
|commercial development
Synonymer
estate (Common in British English for a planned housing area.)
|
complex (Often used for groups of buildings serving one purpose.)
Antonymer
wilderness (An undeveloped natural area.)
Teman
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.
Grammatik
Grundform
development
IPA
GB/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
US/dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
Stavelser och betoning
de - vel - op - ment (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vel)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: development
- Plural: development, developments
Ordfamilj
Forms
developments
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
undeveloped
adjective
underdeveloped
adjective
Uttryck
in development
1/ˈɪn dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
Currently being created or designed
Still being made or planned and not finished yet.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.