Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cloner
noun
/ˈkloʊ.nər/
Definition
A cloner is a person or a device that makes identical copies of something, often used in the context of technology and biological sciences.
Examples
- The software cloner allowed users to back up their entire system effortlessly.
- Scientists used a cloner to produce identical sheep from a single cell.
- Some video game developers employ cloners to create exact copies of characters.
Meaning
In technology, a cloner refers to software or hardware that replicates data, while in biology, it pertains to the process of creating genetically identical organisms.
Synonyms
- Replicator
- Duplicator
- Copyist
