development

  

Definitions (4)

1. Systematic use of scientific and technical knowledge to meet specific objectives or requirements.

2. Extension of the theoretical or practical aspects of a concept, design, discovery, or invention.

3. Process of economic and social transformation which is based on complex cultural and environmental factors and their interactions.

4. Process of adding improvements to a parcel of land, such as grading, subdivisions, drainage, access, roads, utilities.



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