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

So far, an army of coders who love it have silenced many skeptics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Silicon Valley’s startup model encourages “a fake it until you make it” strategy: Pretend to be successful to attract the coders, venture capitalists and customers that bring actual success.

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The build‑out didn’t just hire coders; it hired coordinators, pickers, packers and drivers.

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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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