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R&D

American  
Or R and D
  1. research and development.


R & D British  

abbreviation

  1. research and development

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"Our R&D teams are testing and exploring various options, such as ground robots, which also have potential for civilian applications," Renault said in a statement to AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The skincare brand’s R&D team developed a moisturizing stick designed specifically for the neck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The company plans to further increase its R&D investment in physical AI, which might impact near-term profitability, but support its long-term growth outlook, Nomura says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

R&D tax breaks are designed to benefit companies that push beyond the limits of their routine work to improve or expand their businesses, even if their experimentation and research don’t result in patents or success.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

A hacker occupying a technical-specialist, R&D, or systems position at a commercial shop.

From The Jargon File, Version 2.9.10, 01 Jul 1992 by Raymond, Eric S.