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noun

en utveckling

development

En process där något förändras, blir bättre eller växer steg för steg.

Definition & meaning

Utveckling means development: a process of growth, change, or progress over time. It can refer to personal growth, the development of a product or society, or how a situation unfolds.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Noun: en utveckling
  • Definite singular: utvecklingen
  • Plural: utvecklingar
  • Related to the verb utveckla , “to develop.” It is formed from ut- (“out”) and a root related to veckla , “to unfold.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • framsteg — “progress”; emphasizes improvement, while utveckling can also be neutral or negative.
  • tillväxt — “growth”; focuses on an increase in size, amount, or economic activity.
  • förändring — “change”; broader than utveckling and does not necessarily imply an ongoing process.
  • tillbakagång — “decline” or “regression”; an antonym when utveckling means positive progress.
  • stagnation — “stagnation”; a lack of development or progress.

Common phrases & collocations

  • personlig utveckling — personal development
  • hållbar utveckling — sustainable development
  • teknisk utveckling — technological development
  • en positiv utveckling — a positive development or trend

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Examples

Företaget fokuserar på utveckling av nya produkter.noun

The company focuses on the development of new products.

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