as in experimental
made or done as an experiment
developmental weaponry that is classified as top secret by the Pentagon
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Bronny is not expected to stay with the Lakers’ NBA team for long this season, as he’s widely expected to be heading down to the developmental G-League to continue growing his game after spending some time on the court with his father in the NBA.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
When to Be Concerned Every child develops at a different pace, but certain things could signal developmental issues.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
According to the team, figure research could investigate how brain network function differs between individuals of different ages or developmental or psychiatric disorders.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
In addition to developmental and cardiovascular problems, low-level lead poisoning is associated with hypertension and chronic kidney failure in adults.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
When to Be Concerned Every child develops at a different pace, but certain things could signal developmental issues.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
According to the team, figure research could investigate how brain network function differs between individuals of different ages or developmental or psychiatric disorders.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
In addition to developmental and cardiovascular problems, low-level lead poisoning is associated with hypertension and chronic kidney failure in adults.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for developmental
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developmental. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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