The Collaborative International Dictionary
R and D \R and D\ ([aum]r`[a^]n*d[=e]"), n. [research and development.] research and development; -- used mostly to refer to the division of a corporation responsible for performing research and developing new products; -- a commonly used abbreviation.
Syn: R&D. [PJC]
Usage examples of "r and d".
But the point is, the equipment and R and D costs will be picked up by the Galactics.
A new factory, new R and D unit, meaning more suppliers, contractors, a huge injection of hard cash and confidence into the local economy.
Missile R and D's offering me a commission right away, captain inside of two years.
I've someone who's been doing some very innovative work with my R and D departments, and I don't think you'll find anything to worry about regarding his loyalty or his clearance.
There were a full dozen data and communication centers, including one of the RX5000Ks that he'd seen tested in R and D.
Since First Contact he's been crazy about production and containment, which is why he's been getting a blank check from Ground Force R and D.
An overworked admin just copped herself a corner office and a new title-along with a nice salary boost-and a young man out of R and D is out celebrating his promotion to project head about now.
What are you doing on the board of the Drake Center's R and D unit?
An overworked admin just copped herself a corner office and a new titlealong with a nice salary boostand a young man out of R and D is out celebrating his promotion to project head about now.
I was very proud of her, and extremely relieved when she retired and moved back, went into R and D.
Maybe you oughta think about switching over to our R and D department when you get this Anchor up and running.
Many top chemists and R and D people were involved or associated with the project.
I've seen several of the prototype droids Roarke's R and D department's got under production.