analyzer

[ an-l-ahy-zer ]

noun

1. a person, machine, or device that analyzes.
2. Optics. a polarizing device, often a Nicol prism, that indicates the direction of vibration of light by selecting and transmitting only the component of linearly polarized light in that direction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of analyzer¹

First recorded in 1620–30; analyze + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Did the Analyzer say there was any way of breaking this defense?

From Project Gutenberg

"The Analyzer stated definitely that there was no way, if the premise were true," Malley answered gloomily.

From Project Gutenberg

Malley, take all our data so far, and get someone to feed it into the Derichman Analyzer.

From Project Gutenberg

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