Developing
/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo grow or improve something.
/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/
To grow or cause to grow and become more advanced or mature.
The economy is developing rapidly.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're building a Lego castle. *Developing* means you're adding more blocks, making it bigger and better, just like you're improving something.
👶 For kids: To get bigger or better. Like when a baby grows up.
More Examples
She is developing a new interest in painting.
The students are developing their project.
How It's Used
"The company is developing new products."
"Scientists are developing a new vaccine."
"She is developing her skills in public speaking."
To make a photographic image appear.
/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/
To cause (a photographic film or plate) to become visible by treating it with chemicals.
She carefully developed the film in the darkroom.
💡 Simply: Remember those old cameras? *Developing* a photo is like a magical process where you take an invisible picture and make it appear on paper.
👶 For kids: Making a picture show up from a special paper.
More Examples
The photographs were sent out for developing.
He learned how to develop pictures.
How It's Used
"He is developing the photographs in the darkroom."
In the process of being developed or improved.
/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/
In the process of growth or improvement.
The company is operating in a developing market.
💡 Simply: *Developing* can also mean something is still growing or improving. Like a new skill or a business that's just starting out.
👶 For kids: Something that is growing up or getting better.
More Examples
The developing story in the news is quite interesting.
They provide support to the developing world.
How It's Used
"Developing countries often face significant challenges."
"The project aims to protect the developing ecosystem."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
developing countries
Countries that are still in the process of economic growth and industrialization.
"Many NGOs work to provide aid to developing countries."
developing world
A term used to refer to the countries that are still in the process of economic growth.
"The developing world faces significant challenges."
From Middle English *develupen*, from Old French *develuper* (to unwrap, unfold), likely influenced by Italian *sviluppare*. It gained popularity in English in the 17th century, initially related to the unrolling of something physical before it was applied to abstract growth.
The use of 'develop' to refer to economic or social progress became common in the 20th century, particularly after World War II, to describe countries and regions.
Memory tip
Think of a seed slowly *developing* into a plant.
Word Origin
"To unwrap or unfold; to evolve."