developed

developed
improved improved adj. 1. advanced to a more desirable or valuable or excellent state. Opposite of {unimproved}. [Narrower terms: {built, reinforced}; {cleared, tilled ; {developed}; {grade ; {graded, graveled ] Also See: {restored}. [WordNet 1.5]

2. changed for the better; as, her improved behavior.

Syn: amended. [WordNet 1.5]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • developed — adj. 1. being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful; as, the developed qualities of the Hellenic outlook; the state s well developed industries. Oppositre of {undeveloped}. [Narrower terms: {formulated};… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • developed — de|vel|oped [dıˈveləpt] adj 1.) a developed country is one of the rich countries of the world with many industries, comfortable living for most people, and usually an elected government →↑developing, underdeveloped ↑underdeveloped ▪ energy… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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  • developed — adjective 1. being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful (Freq. 18) the developed qualities of the Hellenic outlook they have very small limbs with only two fully developed toes on each • Ant: ↑undeveloped •… …   Useful english dictionary

  • developed — [[t]dɪve̱ləpt[/t]] ADJ GRADED If you talk about developed countries or the developed world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are wealthy and have many industries. The developed nations have to recognize the growing gap… …   English dictionary

  • Developed — Develop De*vel op (d[ e]*v[e^]l [o^]p), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Developed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Developing}.] [F. d[ e]veloper; d[ e] (L. dis ) + OF. voluper, voleper, to envelop, perh. from L. volup agreeably, delightfully, and hence orig., to make… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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