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.

Examples of research and development in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For his part, Nagendran is a philanthropist, physician, and biotechnology executive in Arizona who heads research and development at Taysha Gene Therapies. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

The demonstration was supported by PartyOS, RoboParty’s open research and development platform for humanoid robotics, which integrates the company’s UFO framework. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Its prominence in the statement signals increased international adoption, according to Jenn Gustetic, director of metascience and research and development policy at the nonpartisan think tank Institute for Progress. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026

Of the additional investment, $15 billion was earmarked for semiconductor research and development and an advanced packaging and testing facility, while about $5 billion was designated for clean-energy projects. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for research and development

• envelopment
• redevelopment
• underdevelopment