developed

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

   the developed qualities of the Hellenic outlook

2. 2
   adj

   (of real estate) made more useful and profitable as by building or laying out roads

   condominiums were built on the developed site

3. 3
   adj

   (used of societies) having high industrial development

   developed countries

4. 4
   adj

   wealthy and industrialized; not third-world.

   Investors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suffered two big bear markets since 2000 and are wobbling again. It is hardly surprising that pension funds, insurers and endowments are searching for new sources of return.

5. 5
   adj

   Having useful or necessary infrastructure.

   Access to finance is deeper and wider under better institutions (more transparency, better property rights) in more developed financial markets, and in an environment less distorted by taxes, unnecessary regulations, and other avoidable costs.

6. 6
   adj

   Advanced, fully formed.

   We shall, however, obtain a clearer view of the question if we consider the superstitions of those races which have a rudimentary religion, and endeavour to trace these ideas up into a more developed condition.

7. 7
   adj

   Mature.

8. 8
   adj

   Containing man-made structures such as roads, sewers, electric lines, buildings, and so on.