Development

Noun

1. The process of developing; growth, directed change.

   "The development of this story has been slow."

2. The process by which a mature multicellular organism or part of an organism is produced by the addition of new cells.

   "The organism has reached a crucial stage in its development."

3. Something which has developed.

   "Our news team brings you the latest developments."

4. A project consisting of one or more commercial or residential buildings.
5. The building of such a project.