Developing
10 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of growing, advancing, or bringing something into a more complete or mature state. Creating or producing something over time through gradual improvement or change.
“The pharmaceutical company is developing a new treatment for the disease.”
Pronunciation
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de·vel·op·ing
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Triple-E and double-O pattern; -ING ending is common
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Worth 16 points; valuable with high-scoring V
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