coder

American  

[koh-der] / ˈkoʊ dər /

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.

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coder British  

/ ˈkəʊdə /

noun

1. a person or thing that codes

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

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Etymology

Origin of coder

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

Example Sentences

They decided to focus ruthlessly on coders and enterprise business customers, rather than everyday consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The shift has permanently changed the lives of coders and sparked a $1 trillion market selloff as investors and executives contemplate the technology’s potential to reshape industries, including finance, legal and healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the vibe coders wouldn’t be swayed, accusing the critics of “pearl clutching” and ignorance over the vast promise of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many coders spent their holiday breaks on a so-called “Claude bender,” testing out the product’s capabilities, and it has become the tool of choice for the legions of software engineers working inside tech companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The settlement covers two time periods, first in payment year 2015, when the DOJ says Aetna paid diagnosis coders to review patient medical charts.

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