n. The process by which something unfolds or becomes revealed.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The act of spreading out; disclosure; revelation; development.
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n. a developmental process
Word Usage
"Referring to what he called the unfolding struggle by people for rights in the Middle East and North Africa, the president said that despite differences of opinion, Americans and Brazilians also share common aspirations."