evolution

/ˌɛvəˈluʃən/
noun
  1. The process by which living things change and develop over generations, especially through natural selection.
    • Charles Darwin's theory of evolution explains how species adapt to their environments.
    • The fossil record provides strong evidence for evolution.
    • Evolution has produced an incredible variety of life on Earth.
  2. A gradual process of change and development over time.
    • The evolution of smartphones has been rapid over the past twenty years.
    • We can see the evolution of her painting style from early to recent works.
    • The company's evolution from a small shop to a global brand took decades.
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