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R&D intensity
R-AND-D in-TEN-sih-tee
/ˌɑːr ænd ˈdiː ɪnˈtɛnsɪtiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
RandDintensity
Dictionary meaning
The ratio of a firm's or country's research and development expenditure to its total revenue or GDP; a key indicator of innovation investment and a predictor of long-run competitiveness.
Examples
- South Korea's high R&D intensity has been closely linked to its rapid ascent in semiconductor manufacturing.
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