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R and D

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.