prolonged development
[prəˈlɔːŋd dɪˈveləpmənt]
noun phrasepl: prolonged developments
desenvolvimento prolongado
1. A process of growth, advancement, or improvement that extends over a long period of time
The prolonged development of the software required years of research and testing.
O desenvolvimento prolongado do software exigiu anos de pesquisa e testes.
2. In biology or psychology, a delayed or extended maturation process
The child's prolonged development in language skills required speech therapy.
O desenvolvimento prolongado das habilidades de linguagem da criança exigiu terapia da fala.
3. In urban planning or real estate, a project that takes an extended period to complete
The prolonged development of the new district lasted over a decade.
O desenvolvimento prolongado do novo bairro durou mais de uma década.
Related Idioms & Phrases
slow and steady wins the race
Rome wasn't built in a day
a work in progress
in the pipeline for years
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