programmer

noun

pro·​gram·​mer ˈprō-ˌgra-mər How to pronounce programmer (audio)
-grə-
variants or less commonly programer
: one that programs: such as
a
: a person who prepares and tests programs for devices (such as computers)
b
: one that programs a mechanism
c
: one that prepares an instructional program
d
: a person who plans or prepares entertainment programs
a television programmer

Examples of programmer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The studio also leveraged sister companies that are part of Warner Bros. Discovery, including TNT sporting events, such as MLB and NBA games, and TCM, where Costner appeared as a guest programmer. Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 July 2024 But the show only truly takes off in the second season, reconfigured with programmer Cameron Howe (Mackenzie Davis) and Gordon’s brilliant engineer wife Donna as the true leads. Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 27 June 2024 Also joining the cast is André Holland (Moonlight, The Knick) as Malcolm Lee, a genius computer programmer and father of three who is haunted by prophetic nightmares of an apocalyptic future. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 June 2024 Holland voices Malcolm Lee, a computer programmer who, in the year 1997, is haunted by prophetic nightmares of an apocalyptic future. Nick Romano, EW.com, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for programmer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of programmer was in 1875

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“Programmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/programmer. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

programmer

noun
pro·​gram·​mer
variants also programer
ˈprō-ˌgram-ər How to pronounce programmer (audio)
-grə-mər
: a person who writes computer programs

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