programmer

English

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/, /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • One who writes computer programs; a software developer.
  • One who decides which programs will be shown on a television station, or which songs will be played on a radio station.
  • A device that installs or controls a software program in some other machine.
  • (now) A short film feature as part of a longer film program.

Etymology

Affix from English program, programme.

Origin

English

programme

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