builder

Definition

One who builds or constructs things.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-West Germanic *buþlijan Old English bytlan Middle English bylden Latin -ariusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere Middle English byldere English builder From Middle English byldere, buyldere, from bylden + -er. By surface analysis, build + -er. Compare Old English bylda, bytla (“hammerer, builder”).

Example Sentences

• "To cut coding time and to insure maintainability of the algorithms, an "algorithm builder tool" was constructed."
• "A map builder uses map layers from several sources and adds data to make a custom map."
• "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."