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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Sanyuan Aerospace highlighted that the cable drive places drive control components inside the satellite body, which simplifies thermal control and radiation protection and reduces research and development costs.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Those include tax cuts for small businesses by allowing pass-through entities to receive tax credits for research and development that are now only available for larger corporations under state law.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The United States, China and the European Union have committed billions of dollars to quantum research and development, aiming to secure strategic advantages in computing and cybersecurity.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Iran on Sunday warned of additional escalation after Israeli airstrikes hit several universities, including ones that Israel claimed were used for nuclear research and development.
—Sam Metz, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Those include tax cuts for small businesses by allowing pass-through entities to receive tax credits for research and development that are now only available for larger corporations under state law.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The United States, China and the European Union have committed billions of dollars to quantum research and development, aiming to secure strategic advantages in computing and cybersecurity.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Iran on Sunday warned of additional escalation after Israeli airstrikes hit several universities, including ones that Israel claimed were used for nuclear research and development.
—Sam Metz, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
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