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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Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, JPMorgan believes equities look more vulnerable than bonds from a positioning perspective both in developed and emerging markets.
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While maternal deaths remain relatively rare, the United States continues to have higher rates than many other developed countries.
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Deer hear better than humans, but not nearly as well as predators like cougars, which have large, highly developed auditory bullae.
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Adjective
Cuba, which has been under authoritarian control for decades longer than Venezuela, has a less developed opposition, said Cuesta.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, JPMorgan believes equities look more vulnerable than bonds from a positioning perspective both in developed and emerging markets.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
While maternal deaths remain relatively rare, the United States continues to have higher rates than many other developed countries.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Deer hear better than humans, but not nearly as well as predators like cougars, which have large, highly developed auditory bullae.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developed. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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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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