as in experimental
made or done as an experiment
developmental weaponry that is classified as top secret by the Pentagon
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Some research has shown that babies frequently given water in the first months of life may not gain adequate weight, putting them at risk for developmental delays and nutritional deficiencies.
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
The best scenario for the Steelers could be bringing in Rodgers for the 2025 season while also adding a developmental passer to learn behind the veteran.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
After a disappointing start to the year, Lawson was replaced at Red Bull by the Japanese fan favorite, with the Kiwi driver filling Tsunoda’s seat at Racing Bulls, Red Bull’s developmental team.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
The rare genetic condition causes developmental and health challenges.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
The best scenario for the Steelers could be bringing in Rodgers for the 2025 season while also adding a developmental passer to learn behind the veteran.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
After a disappointing start to the year, Lawson was replaced at Red Bull by the Japanese fan favorite, with the Kiwi driver filling Tsunoda’s seat at Racing Bulls, Red Bull’s developmental team.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
The rare genetic condition causes developmental and health challenges.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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 20 Apr. 2025.
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