Technology / B1

di-VEL-uh-p-uh/dɪˈveləpə/

A developer builds housing or writes software: a housing developer; a software developer. Develop is the verb (already in the dictionary). Builder is more hands-on for trades. Do not call a landlord a developer unless they are building. Planning news: the developer promised affordable units.

Meaning

A person or company that builds houses or writes software.

Examples

• “The housing developer promised more affordable units on the site.”
• “A software developer fixed the results portal overnight.”

Good to know

a housing / property / software developer. Verb: develop. Trades: builder. Planning inquiries name the developer. Not every landlord.

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