German word

Weiterentwicklung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɪ̯tɐɛntˌvɪklʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounimprovement

Example

Wir planen weitere Weiterentwicklungen an der Software.

We are planning further improvements to the software.

Illustration for Weiterentwicklung (improvement)

More examples

Die umfassende Weiterentwicklung der Plattform eröffnet neue Möglichkeiten.

The platform's comprehensive further development opens up new possibilities.

Core concept

An established system moving along a path of steady upgrades rather than being replaced or built from scratch.

Common phrases

  • umfassende Weiterentwicklung

    comprehensive further development

  • funktionale Weiterentwicklung

    functional further development

  • auf Weiterentwicklung setzen

    focus on further development

Similar words

Verbesserung: A change or correction that improves a condition or function.
Änderung: A change that gives something a new form or content.
Anpassung: A change made to fit surrounding conditions or specific requirements.
Optimierung: A refinement that reduces waste and improves efficiency or performance.

Definition in German

Das schrittweise Verbessern oder Anpassen einer Sache, damit sie besser funktioniert oder aktueller wird.

Word origin

The compound Weiterentwicklung uses weiter with the noun Entwicklung to mark an additional stage in an existing process of development.

Usage tips

  • Weiterentwicklung usually refers to an existing product, method, or idea, whereas Entwicklung can also mean its initial creation or growth.

Other meanings

  • developmentnoun
  • enhancementnoun

Opposites

  • Rückentwicklungregressionnoun

Related words

  • Weiterentwicklungsplanfurther development plannoun
  • weiterentwickeltfurther developedadjective
  • weiterentwickelnfurther developverb

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