The term meaning "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" that originated in the Brundtland Commission report (also known by the title Our Common future)is:
A) development
B) sustainable development
C) modernization
D) postmodernization
E) knowledge economy

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The term that originated in the Brundtland Commission report is "sustainable development". It is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The term has since become widely used in discussions of environmental policy and economic development. The other choices (A, C, D, E) do not accurately capture the meaning of this term.

The Term Meaning "Meeting the Needs of the Present Without