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  dev

  noun

  a software developer.
• dev.
  dev.

  abbreviation

  development.

dev

¹ American  

[dev] / dɛv /

noun

1. a software developer.

   a game dev;

   a web dev.

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adjective

1. software development.

   The programmers and animators on the dev team worked late into the night.

dev. ² American  

abbreviation

1. development.

2. deviation.

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Etymology

Origin of dev

By shortening

Example Sentences

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“It’s a feeding frenzy right now. Corp dev is everywhere,” Callaway said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

As an example, Neumann says their dev team has recently been working on a proof of concept for a generative A.I. resource to help new players learn to play Magic.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2024

In October, another user added: "I'm a software dev and I'll work for free. Please bring back Millsberry. The people will pay good money."

From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2022

Microsoft has also created a portal for developers to organize dev boxes, which makes it ideal for managing legacy apps or older versions of apps for certain customers.

From The Verge ● Aug. 16, 2022

"I'm glad that you have something to laugh about, but dev ... deucedly sorry that I made you burn yourself, child," answered Donald, awkwardly.

From 'Smiles' A Rose of the Cumberlands by H. Weston Taylor

She subsequently responded to those criticizing her on Twitter that “I’m not on the clock here. I’m not your emotional courtesan just because I’m a dev. Don’t expect me to pretend to like you here.”

From The Verge ● Jul. 6, 2018