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research and development; R&D
研究開発に多額の予算を投じた。
A large budget was invested in research and development.
研究開発部門を強化する方針だ。
The policy is to strengthen the R&D department.
研究開発の成果が製品に反映された。
The results of R&D were reflected in the product.