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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And the key idea is Querer es poder.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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Instead of responding, I whisper to myself, Querer es poder.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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I whisper, “Querer es poder, ” and open my eyes.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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I start repeating to myself, Querer es poder, as I walk, in rhythm with my footsteps.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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It appears that Ronquillo complained bitterly to his government of his losses; "Sirviendole solo de consuelo el haber tenido prevencion de poder consumir El Santisimo."
From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
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