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coder.

A device that generates a code, often as a series of pulses.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A device that generates a code, often as a series of pulses.

  2. A person who assigns codes or classifications.

  3. A programmer (computer programmer).

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Latin caudex Latin cōdex Old French codebor. Middle English code English code Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English coder From code + -er.

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