developing

USdi-VEL-uh-ping/dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ/

4 meanings of developing

1
build or getverb
Present participle and gerund of develop. Use it after words like is or was, or to name the action itself.
Workers are developing the empty lot into a small park.
Developing good habits early helps kids stay healthy.
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2
country (economy)adjective
Used for a country that is building more industry and growing into a stronger economy.
Like a teenager who is growing up but is not yet a full adult.
Many developing countries are building new roads and factories.
She studied how a developing nation can improve its schools and hospitals.
UsageUsed before words like countries and nations. The opposite is developed.
Similaremerging
Oppositeindustrialized, advanced
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3
taking shapeadjective
Still growing or changing into a more complete form.
Like a flower bud that is slowly opening but is not a full flower yet.
The developing baby grows quickly inside the mother's belly.
Scientists watched the developing plant slowly form new leaves.
Similaremerging
Oppositemature

Less common meaning

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noununcountable
The way something grows, changes, or comes into being over time.
Our team spends a lot of time on the training and developing of new workers.
The planning and developing of the new park took three years.
UsagePeople usually say development. You can also use developing as a noun, as in the developing of new skills.
Similarevolution, formation, growth
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developing is a form of develop

develop, verb: To grow or change step by step, becoming bigger, more advanced, or more complete. Full entry

Forms: developdevelops he/she/itdeveloping -ing formdeveloped past tense, past participle
Spelling: develop → developing: add -ing

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