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

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The legal drama is being dumped in less than 50 screens this weekend, an unkind fate for a film critics call a decent programmer. Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024 Per the Institute, nominees are chosen by committees of film critics, journalists, festival programmers, and film curators. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024 There's no global ethical standard to govern such choices, leaving programmers to navigate murky moral waters. Vamsi Vemoori, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Participants will pitch to international and Indian producers, distributors, festival programmers, financiers, and sales agents during open pitch sessions. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for programmer 

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 24 Nov. 2024.

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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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