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 The layoffs—affecting Google’s Python developer team as well as many in security, app platforms, and so on—come a couple of weeks before Google’s annual I/O developer conference. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 May 2024 According to the city, the developers goal is to build vertically with buildings up to four stories high, bringing a mix of residential, lodging and shopping spaces in a walkable plaza just north of District56. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 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 14 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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