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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Microsoft brings considerable influence through its developer platforms and AI partnerships, but widespread implementation requires demonstration of tangible business value. Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 That practice only ended when the UK parliament started calling out Facebook’s anticompetitive conduct toward app developers in 2018, the FTC alleged. ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025 The building has a combination of nautically and tropically inspired elements with round edges and exposed round columns, the developers’ application with the city states. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025 Photograph: Jeff Chiu/AP Newsroom Google just held its big I/O developer shindig and product announcement event today in California. Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 20 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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