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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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 26 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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