development research
[dɪˈveləpmənt ˈriːsɜːrtʃ]
nounpl: development research (uncountable) / development researches (countable)
pesquisa de desenvolvimento
1. Systematic investigation and study aimed at creating new products, services, processes, or improving existing ones to facilitate economic and social progress
The company invested millions in development research to create innovative solutions for sustainable energy.
A empresa investiu milhões em pesquisa de desenvolvimento para criar soluções inovadoras de energia sustentável.
2. Academic or institutional research focused on studying factors, methods, and strategies that promote growth in developing nations or emerging markets
Development research in rural education has shown significant improvements in literacy rates.
A pesquisa de desenvolvimento em educação rural mostrou melhorias significativas nas taxas de alfabetização.
3. Research conducted in the applied sciences to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation
Development research helped translate laboratory discoveries into commercially viable products.
A pesquisa de desenvolvimento ajudou a traduzir descobertas laboratoriais em produtos comercialmente viáveis.
Development research is highly valued in both Brazilian and American contexts, particularly in technology sectors and emerging economies. In Brazil, government agencies like CAPES and CNPq fund development research initiatives. In the USA, private corporations heavily invest in development research as part of their competitive strategy. The term is essential in discussions about innovation policy and economic growth in developing nations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
from laboratory to marketplace
bridging the research-to-practice gap
turning research into results
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