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developers

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //dɪˈvɛɫəpɝz// UK //dɪvˈɛləpəz// de·vel·op·ers

n. people or companies that build things, like new houses or computer software. You usually hear this word when talking about technology or construction.

n. persons or entities that create, build, or improve something, specifically in the fields of real estate or software engineering.


SIMPLE

The developers are working on a new version of the app.

CONTEXTUAL

Local developers plan to turn the old factory into a modern apartment complex with green spaces.

COMPLEX

While the software developers focused on fixing critical bugs, the property developers were busy negotiating the zoning permits required for the new downtown high-rise.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'developer'; frequently used as a collective noun in professional contexts.

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