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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Wachen, a coder who lived on the same floor as Uberti, was running an education-technology company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 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
Why does every vibe coder act like rebuilding a website is the equivalent of discovering fire?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Farley’s protagonist is Octavia Crenshaw, a down-on-her-luck coder recently hired by Eustachian, an audio entertainment company exploiting new ways to bring stories to the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
He’d been a decent coder, back before he sold his soul.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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