Meaning
A device or program capable of performing transformations on a data stream or signal.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Syllabic abbreviation of coder decoder, probably in imitation of how modem was formed.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.