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 Miami Gardens, Rev. T.D. Jakes and Black developers New Urban Development have an affordable housing development planned. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025 In this case, the developer is not required to hold community meetings and request zoning changes before county boards as required by most other development applications. Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025 But there's also a host of characters from Rogue One — Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker), who appeared briefly in season 1, weapons developer Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn), and reprogrammed Imperial droid, K-2SO (voiced by Alan Tudyk). Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025 The project went through more than half a dozen iterations as the developer responded to requests from city officials and residents. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for developer

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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 13 Mar. 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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