coder

[koh-der]

noun

1. a person or device that translates information into a code.

2. a person who assigns codes to objects or data.

   Medical coders assign standard codes to medical services so that insurance companies can pay claims.

3. Computers.,  a person who writes computer code; a programmer.

coder

/ ˈkəʊdə /

noun

1. a person or thing that codes

2. electronics a device for transforming normal signals into a coded form

Word History and Origins

Origin of coder¹

First recorded in 1925–30; code ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Anthropic’s AI models have also taken off among coders.

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But whatever mix of forces, the promise of using AI to make do with fewer workers is only growing in appeal—and the coders won’t be the last ones to feel the squeeze, bro.

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Similarly, the audience is left to wonder why this career coder has driving skills that would amaze James Bond.

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In the past decade, coders have created numerous apps that help mothers and fathers limit what sites their children can visit and for how long.

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The industry relies heavily on the H-1B visa program to bring in a wide range of engineers, coders, and other top talent to the United States.

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