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development
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Entwickelung (die) means 'development' β a process of change, growth, or progress. Plural: Entwickelungen. Note: the spelling 'Entwicklung' is far more common in modern German; 'Entwickelung' is rarer/old-fashioned. It is acceptable but uncommon.
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Die Entwickelung des Plans dauerte mehrere Monate.
The development of the plan took several months.
Die Beobachter kommentierten die Entwickelung der Firma, nachdem neue Ideen umgesetzt wurden, und die Aktien reagierten positiv.
The observers commented on the company's development after new ideas were implemented, and the shares reacted positively.
Die Entwickelung neuer Technologien schreitet schnell voran.
The development of new technologies is progressing rapidly.
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Imagine a blueprint slowly taking shape labeled 'Entwickelung'
Like 'en-VE-lop-ung' β think 'unfolding' to recall development
Die Entwickelung β remember the feminine 'die' as the process-name
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An older or less common variant of 'Entwicklung'. In modern German 'Entwicklung' is usually preferred, but 'Entwickelung' can appear in some texts.