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/ɪˈvɒlʊʃən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does evolution mean?

noun, verb

The process by which species of living organisms are thought to have developed from earlier forms during an immense period of time through mutation, genetic drift, and natural selection. To change or develop gradually over time.

Example

"The evolution of life on Earth is a complex and still not fully understood process."

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