R and D
noun [U]Definition
› abbreviation for research and development: the part of a business that tries to find ways to improve existing products, and to develop new ones: If we want to get ahead of our competitors, we ought to invest more in R and D.Inventing, designing and innovationCreating and producing
(Definition of R and D noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- architect noun
- authoring noun
- blueprint noun
- coin verb (INVENT)
- computer-aided design noun
- contrive verb
- create verb (MAKE)
- ergonomics noun
- founding father noun
- guinea pig noun (TEST)
- improvisation noun
- innovate verb
- invent verb (NEW DESIGN)
- mint verb (NEW THING)
- pioneer noun
- research noun
- research verb
- robotics noun
- tech adjective, noun
- technical adjective
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