The situation where a movie, a piece of software, etc. is mired in problems that delay its production and release.

Synonym of development hell

plural of arrested development

plural of developable surface

plural of developing country

(economics) A poorer country seeking to expand its economy.

(economics) A country with an advanced, high-income, industrialized economy.

plural of developed country

The work involved in developing a web site for the Internet or an intranet.

financial aid given by developed countries to promote the development of underdeveloped or developing countries.