De ontwikkelaar
Example: De ontwikkelaar werkt aan een nieuwe mobiele applicatie.
Definition
"De ontwikkelaar" refers to a developer, specifically someone who designs, creates, and maintains software or applications. In IT, a developer writes code and builds programs, often collaborating in teams to produce new digital tools or improve existing ones.
Etymology
The term "de ontwikkelaar" comes from the Dutch verb 'ontwikkelen,' meaning 'to develop.' It combines 'ont-' (a prefix indicating the beginning or unfolding) and 'wikkelen' (to wrap or wind). Originally, this referred to unwrapping or unfolding something, but it evolved to mean the process of development or creation, especially in technology.
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"De ontwikkelaar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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