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

AI coders are already providing advanced capabilities, and they will only improve with time.

From Barron's

A few years ago, a California cryptocurrency developer hired a freelance coder remotely for a project.

From The Wall Street Journal

He thinks today’s coders should keep the lesson in mind as they weigh the allure of jobs at AI startups.

From MarketWatch

The startup is set to make $13 billion in revenue this year, and is also coming under pressure from the startup Anthropic, which is quickly growing sales among coders and enterprises.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal