Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cloner

noun
ˈkloʊ.nɚ
Definition
A cloner is a device or software that creates an exact copy of data, information, or living organisms.
Examples
  • The scientist used a cloner to duplicate the DNA from the specimen.
  • A cloner can create backups of important files quickly and efficiently.
Meaning
The term cloner is commonly used in computing and biology to refer to technologies that replicate an item or organism.
Synonyms
  • duplicator
  • replicator
  • copyist