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evolution

5 definitions • 4 examples
1
the way in which living things change and develop over millions of years:

Examples:

Darwin's theory of evolution
2
a gradual process of change and development:

Examples:

the evolution of language
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a gradual process of change and development
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Evolution is the process by which the physical characteristics of types of creatures change over time, new types of creatures develop, and others disappear.
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a gradual process of change and development:

Examples:

the evolution of sth The evolution of modern management began in the last decades of the nineteenth century.
evolution from sth to/into sth As CEO he has overseen the company’s evolution from a small agency into a top-rated global firm.

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