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further development
The process by which something existing, e.g. a product, a skill, or a theory, is improved, expanded, or brought to a higher level.
Die ständige Weiterentwicklung der Software sorgt für mehr Sicherheit und neue Funktionen.
The constant further development of the software ensures greater security and new features.
further development
The result of an improvement process; a more advanced or improved version of something.
Dieses Automodell ist eine gelungene Weiterentwicklung seines erfolgreichen Vorgängers.
This car model is a successful further development of its successful predecessor.
The word has a clear structure: it combines 'weiter' (further) and 'Entwicklung' (development). So it literally describes a development that continues or carries forward something existing.
Die Firma investiert viel in die Weiterentwicklung ihrer Produkte.
The company invests a lot in the further development of its products.
To say what is being further developed, German usually uses the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of / from). Both forms are correct and common.
Die Weiterentwicklung der künstlichen Intelligenz schreitet schnell voran.
The further development of artificial intelligence is progressing quickly.
'Weiterentwicklung' (further development) is a typical word in formal, technical, or business contexts. It is often found in reports, presentations, and specialized texts.
Im Jahresbericht wird die positive Weiterentwicklung des Unternehmens betont.
The annual report emphasizes the positive further development of the company.
When referring to the process, the word is often combined with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'die Weiterentwicklung fördern' (to promote further development), 'an der Weiterentwicklung arbeiten' (to work on further development), or 'zur Weiterentwicklung beitragen' (to contribute to further development).
Jeder Mitarbeiter kann zur Weiterentwicklung der Firma beitragen.
Every employee can contribute to the further development of the company.
development
Entwicklung can refer to the entire process from the first draft to a new product. Weiterentwicklung explicitly presupposes something that already exists and is improved or expanded. Entwicklung fits a new product; Weiterentwicklung fits improving an existing version.
Die Weiterentwicklung der bestehenden App begann mit den Rückmeldungen der Nutzer.
Further development of the existing app began with user feedback.
Die Entwicklung der neuen App begann mit einer einfachen Idee.
Development of the new app began with a simple idea.
