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R & D

By F. John Reh, About.com

Definition: R & D is the abbreviation for Research and Development. This refers to the line on an income statement showing the amount of money a company has re-invested during the period to find and develop new products.
Also Known As: Research & Development
Alternate Spellings: R&D
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