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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In this environment, the developer's role becomes more critical, not less. Federico Sendra, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Banks are also taking a more vigilant approach when looking beyond the LLM developers and buying other types of AI software, says Lindsay Fitzgerald, a former banker at Morgan Stanley who then led American Express’s corporate venture arm before starting her own firm, Vesey Ventures. Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 26 June 2025 Other critics worried the plan lacked sufficient safeguards preventing private developers from snapping up prime land for mansions or private resorts, worsening existing housing problems. Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 25 June 2025 Yesterday, the developers sweetened their proposal by pledging to make a $5 million commitment to support the revered Callen-Lorde Community Health Center if its bid to the state for a gaming license is accepted. Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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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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