(music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes are developed and elaborated; a district that has been developed to serve some purpose; "such land is practical for small park developments"; a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of his ideas took many years"; "the evolution of Greek civilization"; "the slow development of her skill as a writer"; a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation; "recent developments in Iraq"; "what a revolting development!"; a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess); "after he saw the latest development he changed his mind and became a supporter"; "in chess your should take care of your development before moving your queen"; act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining; "he congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emer
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