# developing

/dɪˈvɛɫəpɪŋ/ (US) · /dɪvˈɛləpɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/developing
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. growing or changing

adjective · CEFR B2

in the process of growing, changing, or becoming more complete.

For teachers: undergoing a process of growth, evolution, or maturation.

- The doctors are monitoring the developing situation at the local hospital.
- The researchers published their findings on the developing brain patterns of infants during their first six months of life.

### 4. the process of growth

noun · CEFR C1 · Academic

the act or process of making something grow or become better.

For teachers: the action or process of bringing something to a more advanced or effective state.

- The developing of new skills takes a lot of time and practice.
- The rapid developing of urban infrastructure has led to significant changes in the local ecosystem over the last decade.

## Examples

- Many developing countries are investing heavily in solar energy.
- The charity provides clean water and medical supplies to developing regions across the continent.
- Economists often debate whether rapid industrialisation in developing nations can be achieved without the environmental degradation seen during the Western industrial revolution.

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