sequencer

noun

se·​quenc·​er ˈsē-kwən(t)-sər 

-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

Examples of sequencer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

As evident in China’s latest moves, Souda said Illumina’s revenue is also expected to decline over the long term as policies favor China’s domestic gene sequencers. —Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025

Even the fanciest genetic sequencers, chemical assays, and data analytics may simply state the obvious: Eat better, quit smoking, reduce stress. —IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2015

In the note to investors, Souda writes that this decline was expected to continue as Illumina has faced domestic competition with Chinese sequencers MGI and BGI. —Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

sequencer

noun

se·​quenc·​er ˈsē-kwən-sər, -ˌkwen(t)-sər 

: 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