dev

¹ American

[dev] / dɛv /

noun

a software developer.

a game dev;
a web dev.

adjective

software development.

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

dev. ² American

abbreviation

development.
deviation.

Etymology

Origin of dev

By shortening

Example Sentences

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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

“With Microsoft Dev Box, dev teams create and maintain Dev Box images with all the tools and dependencies their devs need to build and run their applications,” says Anthony Cangialosi, principal group PM at Microsoft.

From The Verge • May 24, 2022

Tabs in File Explorer Another feature that has appeared in recent Windows 11 dev builds is tabs in File Explorer.

From The Verge • Mar. 30, 2022

But how dev ye mane to carry it through? that’s what bothers Patrick O’Tigg.”

From The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness by Reid, Mayne

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