originators

noun

Definition of originatorsnext
plural of originator
1
as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new Thomas Edison was the originator of the light bulb

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2
as in creators
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor Copernicus is sometimes hailed as the originator of modern astronomy, for he overturned the notion of an earth-centered universe

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  1. inventors
  2. creators
  3. developers
Noun
  • As gender equality continues to make strides across industries, women inventors are increasingly stepping into the spotlight.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Societies will have to adjust their expectations to comport with the new realities of fewer workers, savers, taxpayers, renters, home buyers, entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors, and, eventually, consumers and voters.
    Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of inventors
Noun
  • The difficulty will vary from day to day, and the puzzle creators will try to surprise you sometimes.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Their work tells the story of their lives, their communities, and their deep connection to a city that, despite its challenges, continues to inspire dreamers, artists, chefs, and creators.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creators
Noun
  • These explanations are most beneficial for developers, data scientists and end users seeking to understand the reasoning behind AI predictions.
    Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This concept primarily appeals to developers and data scientists who are directly involved in building and optimizing AI models.
    Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of developers
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