1. The process of change and progress that occurs in a society, institution, or phenomenon over time, studied through historical analysis
The historical development of democracy in Europe took centuries.
O desenvolvimento histórico da democracia na Europa levou séculos.
2. The sequence of events and transformations that shaped the evolution of a particular subject or field
Understanding the historical development of technology requires studying past innovations.
Compreender o desenvolvimento histórico da tecnologia requer estudar as inovações passadas.