de·vel·oped
di-ˈve-ləpt 
dē-
: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living
a developed country
developed
2 of 2past tense and past participle of develop
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Adjective
The disease is almost unheard of in developed countries.
The younger plant has a less developed root system.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Agee said the parents may have a stronger case when the record on how the books are being used is more developed as the litigation continues.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Crossing Into Developed Markets Another fascinating question is whether Tyme could eventually use its newfound capabilities to enter developed markets like Singapore.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
About 97% of the Kinnickinnic River is considered urban or developed, Nenn said.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The organization may get another $2 million from the city once its more developed, has a budget and can show what the original $3 million was spent on.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Agee said the parents may have a stronger case when the record on how the books are being used is more developed as the litigation continues.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Crossing Into Developed Markets Another fascinating question is whether Tyme could eventually use its newfound capabilities to enter developed markets like Singapore.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
About 97% of the Kinnickinnic River is considered urban or developed, Nenn said.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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developed
adjective
de·vel·oped
di-ˈvel-əpt
: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living
a developed country
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