Developed
/dɪˈvɛləpt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Pertaining to land or property that has been improved or made suitable for use, often by construction or infrastructure addition.
The developer bought several acres of developed land for a new shopping center.
- (adj.) Describing a jurisdiction or country that has advanced economic infrastructure and industrialization.
Developed countries often have stricter environmental regulations.
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Commentary
Used primarily as an adjective in legal contexts regarding property status or economic classification; as a past participle of 'develop,' the substantive verb definition is found under 'develop.'
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