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Definition of developer

developer

/dɪˈvɛləpɚ/
de · vel · op · er
Adverb:developmentally
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Plural:developers
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Adjective:developmental
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developer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or company that designs, writes, and maintains computer software, mobile applications, websites, or video games.

Example

"The lead developer fixed the security vulnerability before the new version of the app was released."

2

A person or business that buys land or real estate in order to build new houses, offices, or commercial properties on it, or to renovate existing buildings for profit.

Example

"The real estate developer submitted plans to turn the abandoned warehouse into an apartment complex."

3

A person or organization that creates, refines, or brings a new product, idea, or system into existence.

Example

"She was an early developer of biodegradable packaging materials for the food industry."

4

A chemical agent or solution used in photography to make a latent image visible on exposed film or photographic paper, or a chemical solution mixed with hair dye to activate the coloring process.

Example

"In the darkroom, he carefully immersed the exposed photographic paper into the tray of developer."

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developable
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developing
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as an agent noun from the verb 'develop', which comes from French développer ('to unwrap, unfurl'), ultimately from Old French desveloper.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Developer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/developer
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