ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Builder

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɪl.də/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Builder is a noun meaning One who builds or constructs things.

Meaning

One who builds or constructs things.

More Meanings

  1. (trading) Master artisan, who receives his instructions from the architect, and employs workers.
  2. Software that allows the user to create a certain kind of (often automated) output.
  3. (rare, bodybuilding) Clipping of bodybuilder.

Example Sentences

A map builder uses map layers from several sources and adds data to make a custom map.
To cut coding time and to insure maintainability of the algorithms, an "algorithm builder tool" was constructed.
Many users may find this easier to use as each field is clearly displayed and the user interface provides a formula builder and a Check formula function.
In the competitions, bodybuilders go through "mandatories"—a set of mandatory poses—in the morning, where the judges compare the body parts of the builders.

Word Forms

Synonyms for builder

Depending on context, synonyms include destroyer, wrecker, developer.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include developer, contractor, construction, mason, designer, generator.

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