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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In the building is Goodyear’s simulation machine, a multimillion investment that promises to cut research and development costs and time, while improving product profits.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Located in the Holmdel Township of Monmouth County, for 44 years the building was used as a research and development facility.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The advantages are reduced production time but also significantly lower research and development costs associated with developing physical prototypes over advanced digital twins.
—Alexandre De Vigan, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Indeed, nearly four years of research and development went into the initial lip and eye colors.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Located in the Holmdel Township of Monmouth County, for 44 years the building was used as a research and development facility.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The advantages are reduced production time but also significantly lower research and development costs associated with developing physical prototypes over advanced digital twins.
—Alexandre De Vigan, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Indeed, nearly four years of research and development went into the initial lip and eye colors.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for research and development
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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