SEQUENCER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sequencer mean? 

• SEQUENCER (noun)
  The noun SEQUENCER has 2 senses:

1. (chemistry) an apparatus that can determine the sequence of monomers in a polymer

2. computer hardware that sorts data or programs into a predetermined sequence

  Familiarity information: SEQUENCER used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SEQUENCER (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(chemistry) an apparatus that can determine the sequence of monomers in a polymer

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

sequenator; sequencer

Hypernyms ("sequencer" is a kind of...):

apparatus; setup (equipment designed to serve a specific function)

Domain category:

biochemistry (the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistry)

Derivation:

sequence (determine the order of constituents in)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Computer hardware that sorts data or programs into a predetermined sequence

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("sequencer" is a kind of...):

computer hardware; hardware ((computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system)

Derivation:

sequence (arrange in a sequence)

sequence (determine the order of constituents in)