Meaning & use

developer

noun·Everyday

A person or company that writes computer software, or one that builds and improves land or property.

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The developer released an update to fix several bugs in the app.

A local developer plans to build new apartments on the old factory site.

A note on using this word

Context determines the meaning: in tech, a developer writes code; in real estate, a developer builds property.

Words with a similar meaning

programmer

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