The phrase "as a significant development" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to highlight an important change or progress in a particular context, such as in reports, articles, or discussions about advancements.
Example: "The introduction of renewable energy sources is recognized as a significant development in combating climate change."
Alternatives: "as an important advancement" or "as a major breakthrough."
Blue Origin, the space transport venture set up by Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, has launched and landed a sub-orbital rocket for the second time, an achievement hailed as a significant development in the company's drive to develop reusable rockets.
The chip, developed in conjunction with Sony and Toshiba, is being widely hailed as a significant development in the evolution of computing technology and a challenge to Intel, the current market leader.See articleMicrosoft bought Sybari Software, a private company that specialises in anti-virus software for businesses, for an undisclosed amount.
The incident was cited as a significant development due to the aircraft's altitude at the time.
Next to a sea in which more than 700 have drowned so far this year, this is hailed as a significant development.
She describes Tower Hamlets CCG's letter demanding withdrawal of the bill as "a significant development" in the controversy around its future.
The arrest of the two crew members who sent 800 to their deaths on Sunday has been hailed in some quarters as a significant development.
In that sense, Obama's decision to appear in person in Kabul, and with Karzai, could be seen as marking a significant development in the relationship between the two leaders.
The influential opinion by the European court of justice's advocate general, Yves Bot, yet to be confirmed by the Luxembourg court as final, is a significant development in the battle over online privacy.
Kidneys in AKI animals showed more marked metabolic stress, as evidenced by a significant development of renal venous metabolic acidosis and a tendency toward increased renal venous lactate/pyruvate ratio (Table 3).
Microvascular alterations were associated with a marked metabolic stress of the kidney as documented by a significant development of renal venous metabolic acidosis and progressively increased L/P ratio.
With an artist as mercurial (and as historically Internet-hostile) as Prince, this is a significant development, though it's worth asking if the new material is any good.
