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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

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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

Developers will be able to deploy dev boxes in their local Azure region and each machine is equipped with gigabit connection speeds.

From The Verge ● Aug. 16, 2022

If you type ls /dev now, you'll see a pretty lengthy list of every possible device you could have on your Debian system.

From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by John Goerzen

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

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