developer

noun de·vel·op·er \ -lə-pər \

Updated on: 8 Apr 2018

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

But a president, unlike a real estate developer, can decimate a company's stock with a few words.

— howard kurtz, Fox News, "Many presidents have bashed business, but Trump's Amazon offensive is personal," 5 Apr. 2018
The college provides certification training for app developers through the Swift App Development Program.

— erin edgemon, AL.com, "Birmingham officials exploring partnership with Apple," 4 Apr. 2018
The city will receive the King Records property in an exchange with a developer for vacant land on Victory Parkway.

— Cincinnati.com, "City leaders approve property exchange for iconic King Records site," 4 Apr. 2018
Environmentalists and the federal government are fighting a developer’s plans to build Tribute, a subdivision that would bring about 7,000 homes to Sierra Vista.

— dustin gardiner, azcentral, "Arizona aquifers are in trouble, but lawmakers want fewer rules for pumping groundwater," 4 Apr. 2018
The opportunity zones provide incentives for developers and businesses to invest long-term in low-income neighborhoods.

— staff report, Houston Chronicle, "Governor names five Fort Bend tracts as opportunity zones," 3 Apr. 2018
The question for multifamily developers is if the market can sustain so many new apartments and still see rent gains similar to past years.

— phillip molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego average rent up to $1,887, breaking record. Will it last?," 3 Apr. 2018
But that would also create potential headaches of its own, both for developers and consumers.

— brian barrett, WIRED, "For Apple, Quitting Intel Won't Come Easy," 3 Apr. 2018
But for many real-estate developers and investors, the payoff will take longer.

— isobel lee, WSJ, "London’s Crossrail Project Loses Traction as Political Obstacles Mount," 3 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of developer

1796

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