developer

noun de·vel·op·er \-lə-pər\

: a person or company that builds and sells houses or other buildings on a piece of land

: a person or company that creates computer software

: a chemical that is used to develop photographs

Full Definition of DEVELOPER

: one that develops: 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

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Synonyms: contriver, designer, inventor, deviser, formulator, innovator, introducer, originator

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