invoker

noun — 6 senses

invoker

noun

Etymology From invoke + -er.

1

One who calls upon (a person, especially a god) for help, assistance or guidance.

  • An invoker of God's mercy
2

One who appeals for validation to a (notably cited) authority.

3

One who conjures up spirits with incantations.

4

Someone who induces as an inevitable consequence.

5

One who solicits, petitions for, appeals to a favorable attitude.

6

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences That which causes a program or subroutine to execute.

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