de·vel·oped
di-ˈve-ləpt 
dē-
: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living
a developed country
developed
2 of 2past tense and past participle of develop
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Adjective
The disease is almost unheard of in developed countries.
The younger plant has a less developed root system.
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According to the Associated Press, Vincent had undergone radiation and chemotherapy for bladder cancer and developed complications.
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Adjective
Notably, even in developed economies, stablecoin adoption is on the rise.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Reservations for developed campgrounds this summer are already on sale.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2025
According to the Associated Press, Vincent had undergone radiation and chemotherapy for bladder cancer and developed complications.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The Harris Country community is known as one of the most developed, booming suburbs in Texas, according to Keller Williams Realty.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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developed
adjective
de·vel·oped
di-ˈvel-əpt
: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living
a developed country
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