gestation period

• Der Zeitraum, in dem sich ein Fötus im Mutterleib von der Empfängnis bis zur Geburt entwickelt; auch metaphorisch für die Entwicklungsphase einer Idee oder eines Projekts.

The period of time during which a fetus develops inside the womb, from conception to birth; also used metaphorically to describe the development phase of an idea or project.

1. Pregnancy durationB2formal

   The period of time during which a fetus develops inside the womb, from conception to birth.

   Schwangerschaftsdauer

   • The gestation period for humans is approximately nine months.
   • Elephants have the longest gestation period of any land animal, lasting about 22 months.
   • The gestation period varies significantly among different species.

2. Development phaseC1formal

   The period of time during which an idea, plan, or project is developed and prepared before being launched or implemented.

   Entwicklungsphase

   • The new product had a long gestation period before it was finally released to the market.
   • The company's expansion plan is still in its gestation period.
   • The gestation period for this policy change took several years of research and debate.