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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Wednesday, the team behind the project released the analysis, which was prepared by the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and paid for by the developer. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 But those plans were scrapped after the developer disagreed with its equity partner over how to move forward, according to previous Statesman reporting. Katherine Jones, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025 That report was authored in part by a former city council member, a developer and a former city budget director. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025 Real estate developer Kevin Hayes and real estate agent Tomoko Matsumoto of Hapuna Realty filed a complaint last Friday in Hawaii’s circuit court, accusing Ohtani and Balelo of tortious interference with contractual and business relations and unjust enrichment. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 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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