developer

noun

de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈve-lə-pər How to pronounce developer (audio)
dē-
: one that develops: such as
a
: a chemical used to develop exposed photographic materials
b
: a person who develops real estate
c
: a person or company that develops computer software

Examples of developer in a Sentence

the developer of software that is used the world over
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Software developer Fabrizio Farenga was involved in a car accident in Rome that resulted in catastrophic damage to his MacBook Pro. Barry Collins, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 If approved by the state, Public Service Enterprise Group, the transmission line developer, could have the right to obtain property rights through eminent domain. Jessica Babb, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024 Also, video game developer IO Interactive said will end its partnership with McGregor. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024 The zoning board in September endorsed developer Dan Bertram’s plan to substitute a four-story building of semi-independent living in place of 110 standard, market-rate apartments. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for developer 

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of developer was in 1772

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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developer. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

developer

noun
de·​vel·​op·​er di-ˈvel-ə-pər How to pronounce developer (audio)
: one that develops: as
a
: a chemical used to develop exposed photographic materials
b
: a person who develops real estate
especially : one who divides land and builds and sells houses on it

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