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Developmental stage
Introduction
A stage of development or developmental stage may refer to a stage within:
Biology:
- Prenatal development, also called fetal development, or embryology.
- Human development (biology)
- Child development stages
Psychology:
- Developmental stage theories, various theories of staged psychological development.
Technology:
- Software release life cycle, software development stages.
Economics:
- National economic development categories: Developed country · Developing country · Least developed country · High income country · Newly-industrialized country