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miner

 

[ ˈmaɪnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

coal

A person who works in a mine extracting coal or other minerals.

Synonyms

collier, pittman, prospector

Examples of usage

  • He is a miner and works in the coal mines.
  • The miners were on strike for better working conditions.
  • The miner descended into the depths of the mine to extract the valuable minerals.
  • The job of a miner is physically demanding and dangerous.
  • Miners use specialized equipment to extract minerals from the earth.
Context #2 | Noun

data

A computer program or device that performs the process of mining data from a large dataset.

Synonyms

data analyst, data scientist, data specialist

Examples of usage

  • The data miner analyzed the customer data to identify patterns and trends.
  • Data miners are essential for businesses to make informed decisions based on data analysis.
  • The data miner used advanced algorithms to extract valuable insights from the dataset.

Translations

Translations of the word "miner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mineiro

🇮🇳 खनिक

🇩🇪 Bergmann

🇮🇩 penambang

🇺🇦 шахтар

🇵🇱 górnik

🇯🇵 鉱夫 (こうふ)

🇫🇷 mineur

🇪🇸 minero

🇹🇷 madenci

🇰🇷 광부 (gwangbu)

🇸🇦 عامل منجم

🇨🇿 horník

🇸🇰 baník

🇨🇳 矿工 (kuànggōng)

🇸🇮 rudar

🇮🇸 námamaður

🇰🇿 кеншi

🇬🇪 მეშახტე (meshakhte)

🇦🇿 mədənçi

🇲🇽 minero

Etymology

The word 'miner' originated from the Middle English 'mynour', which came from the Old French 'minour', meaning 'to work in a mine'. The concept of mining minerals dates back to ancient civilizations where miners would extract valuable resources from the earth. Over time, the term 'miner' has evolved to also include those who extract data or information from digital sources.

See also: mine, mining, undermine, underminer, undermining.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,661, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.