research and developmentglossary / RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT research and development. An effort (as by a company or business enterprise) to create or improve products or services, esp. by discovering new technology or advancing existing technology. — Abbr. R and D; R & D. 词条贡献者 资深译员王漾,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与税收策略及补贴有关的法律文件。