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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Its windows overlooked the property developers had their eye on. Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024 The company entered into a Business Combination Agreement with Greenstone Corporation, a gold producer, developer, and explorer, on June 17, 2024. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 Open communities, which include academic researchers, independent developers, and non-profit AI labs, also drive innovation through collaboration, particularly in making technical processes more efficient. Tharin Pillay, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024 Other stocks that could gain an edge from a Harris presidency include fellow electric vehicle charging station operator ChargePoint and hydrogen fuel cell developer Plug Power , JPMorgan argued. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 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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