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

By layering multiple revenue streams such as on-chain lending, sequencer fees, and real-world asset yield, Katana aims to offer sustainable, baseline yield that does not depend on aggressive incentives or speculative activity. —Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

What’s maybe most unexpected, though, is the strengths Erivo brings as a lyricist, conceptualist and even a song sequencer. —Chris Willman, Variety, 6 June 2025

Almost a month later, on June 1, the spacecraft was less than four minutes away from liftoff when the ground launch sequencer — the computer that launches the rocket — triggered an automatic hold. —Jillian Frankel, People.com, 6 June 2025

The genetic sequencers, polymerase chain reaction machines, and mass spectrometers that can detect a broad range of pathogens — 40 bacteria and 15 viruses — must be validated before they can be used with samples collected from patients. —Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 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