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
Recent Examples on the Web In this upcoming first-person shooter from developer Firewalk Studios and publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment, you're teamed up with other space mercenaries (and your friends in multiplayer) for player-vs-player matches throughout the galaxy. Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024 And the growth of one-person households understandably drives developers to mostly build small units. Mike Gousha and John D. Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024 In 2009, developer McDonald Development delivered phase 1, which consisted of two buildings and 333,300 square feet. Tyler Williams, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024 Half a mile to the west, at 3600 W. Americana Terrace, Boise developer Doug Jayo and his company Jayo Holdings plan to build four six-story buildings with 200 condominiums next to Kathryn Albertson Park. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for developer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of developer was in 1796

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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developer. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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