builder — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One who builds or constructs things.

   Synonyms

   constructordestroyerwrecker

2. Master artisan, who receives his instructions from the architect, and employs workers.

3. Software that allows the user to create a certain kind of (often automated) output.

   Examples

   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.

   More examples (1)

   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.

Noun

1. a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

   Synonyms

   detergent builder

   Broader terms

   materialstuff

2. a person who creates a business or who organizes and develops a country

   Broader terms

   creator

   Examples

   empire builder

3. someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building)

   Synonyms

   constructor

   Broader terms

   contractor