sequencer

noun

se·​quenc·​er ˈsē-kwən(t)-sər How to pronounce sequencer (audio)
-ˌkwen(t)-
: one that sequences: such as
a
: a device for arranging things (such as events in the ignition of a rocket) in a sequence
b
: a device for determining the order of occurrence of amino acids in a protein or of bases in a nucleic acid

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What does that mean for the San Diego gene sequencer? Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025 One immediate impact: China has banned the import of gene sequencers from biotech company Illumina. Alex Knapp, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Now, Beijing says Illumina can’t export gene sequencers to China, which accounts for 7% of its sales. William Gavin, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2025 Inspired by the synthesizers and sequencers on the latest Gary Numan and Peter Gabriel records, the duo disbanded Graduate and left its nostalgic sound behind to make a more futuristic noise as Tears For Fears. Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sequencer

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sequencer was in 1949

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“Sequencer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequencer. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

sequencer

noun
: one that sequences
especially : a device for determining the order of occurrence of amino acids in a protein or of bases in a nucleic acid
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