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Definition of coder

coder

/ˈkoʊ.dɚ/
cod · er
Plural:coders
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• noun

1

A person who writes code for computer programs or software applications.

Example

"The startup hired an experienced coder to build the mobile application from scratch."

2

A person or specialist who assigns standardized classification codes to data, such as medical diagnoses and procedures or qualitative research responses.

Example

"The hospital employs certified medical coders to ensure that patient records are accurately billed."

3

A device, circuit, or piece of equipment that encodes a signal or marks products with identifying codes.

Example

"An inkjet coder on the packaging line prints the expiration date onto every bottle."

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• Rhymes for coder

• Nearby Words

codependence
codependency
codependent
coder
codesharing
codetalker
codevelop

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coder
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