Processes

Synonyms for development

Two senses of development live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · noun

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineProcesses

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 sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

evolution

Same sentence, swapped: The evolution of his ideas took many years.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for development as it is used in the sentence above.

exploitation
devolution
increase

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineActions

the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

The development of Alaskan resources.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

exploitation

Same sentence, swapped: The exploitation of Alaskan resources.

Close but different

growth
evolution
application

Read nextThe whole library →

Closest first: other processes words at Treeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

dischargeverb, nouncompletecomplete or carry outTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line increasenoungrowtha process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more importantTreelineHas a reason line meltverb, nounrunreduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heatingTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line operationnounperformanceprocess or manner of functioning or operatingFoothillsHas a reason line perspirationnounsweatingthe process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluidHigh CampHas a reason line engagementnouninvolvementthe act of sharing in the activities of a groupTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line engineeringnountechnologythe discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problemsTreeline ensureverbsecuremake certain ofTreelineHas a reason line

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