developing

adjective

de·​vel·​op·​ing di-ˈve-lə-piŋ How to pronounce developing (audio)
dē-
Synonyms of developingnext
: underdeveloped sense 2
developing nations

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There is unmet need in both the rich and developing economies, where AI revenue actually scales. — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 7 June 2026 Most of the global growth was concentrated in nations with emerging and developing economies, led by China and India. — Claire Brown, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025 That reflects fast growth from a low base and is a reminder that future emissions growth will increasingly depend on how developing regions meet rising energy demand. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 In four categories, schools were given marks of exemplary, commendable, typical, developing or critical needs. — Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for developing

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First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of developing was in 1861

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developing

adjective
de·​vel·​op·​ing di-ˌvel-ə-piŋ How to pronounce developing (audio)
: underdeveloped sense 2
developing nations
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