dev
Dev (noun) means informal short form of "developer", especially in software. Example: “She works as a dev at a small startup.”
How to use dev
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand for a software developer.
Informal, common in tech workplaces.
Word forms
devs plural, Devs plural
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Etymology
A clipped form of "developer".
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dev” mean?
The word “dev” means informal short form of "developer", especially in software. In plain terms, casual shorthand for a software developer.
How do you use “dev” in a sentence?
Here is “dev” used in a sentence: “She works as a dev at a small startup.”
What part of speech is “dev”?
“Dev” is a noun.
Is “dev” a common word?
“Dev” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between dev and developer?
Dev is an informal short form of developer, used mainly in casual conversation and in software and tech communities. Developer is the full, formal term used in job titles and professional writing.
Is dev used for a person, an environment, or both?
Dev is used both for a person who writes software, as in "the dev fixed the bug," and as shorthand for a development environment or version, as in "push it to dev" or "the dev build." Context determines which meaning applies.
Is dev appropriate in formal writing?
Dev is informal and best suited to casual speech, chat, or internal team communication rather than formal documents or official job titles, where developer is preferred.
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