coder
Americannoun
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a person or device that translates information into a code.
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a person who assigns codes to objects or data.
Medical coders assign standard codes to medical services so that insurance companies can pay claims.
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Computers. a person who writes computer code; a programmer.
noun
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a person or thing that codes
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electronics a device for transforming normal signals into a coded form
Etymology
Origin of coder
First recorded in 1925–30; code ( def. ) + -er 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Known as a “10x engineer,” Silicon Valley speak for a coder who is 10 times as productive as the average worker, Brockman had no direct reports for years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
OpenClaw, created in November by an Austrian coder, differs from bots like ChatGPT because it can execute real-life tasks such as sending emails, organising files or even booking flight tickets.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
It’s got its own developer suite that works fine for lay users and that some coder friends have told me is just as serious as Claude Code.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2026
Austrian coder Peter Steinberger built OpenClaw, which lets users create AI assistants that perform tasks such as making dinner reservations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
I’m a coder; I love everything to do with coding and technology.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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