R&D
research and development.
R&D
American
Or
R and D
R & D
British
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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One of his biggest gripes centers on resource allocation within a fixed R&D budget.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
QCi’s Arizona foundry, used for R&D and prototyping, has started generating early revenue, with plans for a second facility.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Gilead Sciences expects a 2026 adjusted loss of $1.05 to 65 cents a share, driven by R&D costs and acquisition financing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
It can reaffirm that product liability requires a defective product or inadequate warning—not judicial oversight of R&D timelines.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
The R&D reality is that technology advances will likely come from the commercial world as the DOD base continues to shrink.
From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by Wade, James P.
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