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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Vittorio began the research and development stage with a belief that Lost & Found is a niche industry that only a few types of customers are aware of – think forgetful individuals, travelers, or parents of raucous, energetic offspring.
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
The founders, both engineers and whiskey enthusiasts, spent six years on research and development, including several weeks of apprenticeship in Scotland’s Islay region to learn traditional Scotch whisky production methods.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The latest: Last week, the Biden administration chose Arizona for its third and final advanced packaging research and development site, funded by the CHIPS and Science Act — the nation's bid to compete with China on technology manufacturing.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Moderna Slashes Research Budget To conserve cash, Moderna has slashed its research and development budget, cutting long-term spending by 20 percent between 2025 and 2028.
—Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
The founders, both engineers and whiskey enthusiasts, spent six years on research and development, including several weeks of apprenticeship in Scotland’s Islay region to learn traditional Scotch whisky production methods.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The latest: Last week, the Biden administration chose Arizona for its third and final advanced packaging research and development site, funded by the CHIPS and Science Act — the nation's bid to compete with China on technology manufacturing.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Moderna Slashes Research Budget To conserve cash, Moderna has slashed its research and development budget, cutting long-term spending by 20 percent between 2025 and 2028.
—Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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