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 keeping with a commitment to land conservation and creative design, the developer has created buffer zones throughout Timberstone Ridge to preserve the natural vegetation, while giving homeowners incredible views of untouched terrain. Prime Development Land Company, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2024 The developers submitted a petition for a writ of prohibition and writ of mandate to the Idaho Supreme Court, which would prevent a lower court from interfering with the higher court’s determination of a case pending an appeal, according to the Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 Apr. 2024 The host and owner of the 1930s estate, the billionaire real estate developer Stephen Ross, loomed above it all. Natalie Wong, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024 Now, the developer is gearing up for its next major release: Squad Busters, which will be out globally on both Android and iOS on May 29th. Andrew Webster, The Verge, 25 Apr. 2024 The developers behind the apps advertising explicit AI girlfriends are shadowy. Lydia Morrish, WIRED, 25 Apr. 2024 An extension, Klineman said, would put the developer in a good position to refinance. Ryan Martin and Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024 In November of 2022, following years of negotiations, the developer got the green light from port commissioners to move into the environmental review phase, which is expected to take at least two years. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024 As a result, wind and solar developers prize existing transmission lines, like those built to carry power from Colstrip and other coal plants to big cities. Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024

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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 3 May. 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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