developer
|de-vel-op-er|
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/dɪˈvɛləpər/
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/dɪˈvɛləpə/
(develop)
growth and progress
Etymology
'developer' originates from the word 'develop,' which comes from the Old French 'desveloper,' meaning 'to unwrap' or 'unfold.'
'desveloper' transformed into the Middle English word 'developen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'develop.'
Initially, it meant 'to unfold or reveal,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to create or improve something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or company that creates new products, especially software or real estate.
The developer released a new version of the app.
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Noun 2
a chemical agent used in photography to develop film.
The photographer used a developer to process the film.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40