developer

noun de·vel·op·er \ -lə-pər \

|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

Examples: developer in a Sentence

Definition of developer

: 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

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Examples of developer in a Sentence

the developer of software that is used the world over

Recent Examples of developer from the Web

One developer even wanted to build an aquarium linked by a skywalk over Woodward Avenue to the Detroit Zoo.

— Detroit Free Press, "Pet spa, yoga studio part of Royal Oak apartment-retail development," 13 June 2018
National General Insurance has agreed to lease 31,300 square feet in Schlitz Park’s RiverCenter building, 1555 River Center Drive, co-developer Gary Grunau announced Wednesday.

— tom daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Downtown Milwaukee's Schlitz Park lands National General Insurance, reaches full occupancy," 13 June 2018
Independent developers such as Geppert have for years brought more thoughtful experiences to the game world.

— todd martens, latimes.com, "In a divisive political climate, E3 shows that maybe video games had it right all along," 12 June 2018
The candidate supports funding new school construction by implementing developer impact fees, as well as by trimming school system administrative costs and STAT, a controversial technology program.

— libby solomon, baltimoresun.com, "Meet the council candidates in central Baltimore County," 12 June 2018
Prices have surged over the last few years as developers struggle to build enough new homes to satisfy demand.

— richard webner, San Antonio Express-News, "San Antonio home prices reach a new high," 12 June 2018
Asbury Park’s iconic ’60s bowling alley has been completely renovated and turned into a music venue by developer iStar.

— brittany talarico, PEOPLE.com, "His Hometown! Bruce Springsteen Will Return to His Roots for Asbury Lanes Reopening Concert," 11 June 2018
Jumping for joy What developer Moon Studios does so well is suggest a vast and unknowable world with the broadest of brush strokes.

— hayden dingman, PCWorld, "Ori and the Will of the Wisps hands-on: Recapturing that magic feeling," 11 June 2018
More than 28m developers globally keep their code on the website, which offers all kinds of tools and services.

— The Economist, "Buying GitHub takes Microsoft back to its roots," 9 June 2018

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First Known Use of developer

1796

in the meaning defined above

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developer Synonyms

Synonyms

contriver, designer, deviser, formulator, innovator, introducer, inventor, originator;

Near Antonyms

aper, copier, copycat, duplicator, imitator, mimic;

groundbreaker, pioneer, planner, researcher;

builder, maker, producer;

dreamer;

DEVELOPER Defined for English Language Learners

developer

noun

Definition of developer for English Language Learners

: a person or company that builds and sells houses or other buildings on a piece of land
: a person or company that creates computer software
: a chemical that is used to develop photographs