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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Director Kahlil Joseph was on hand to introduce the film, welcomed by Sundance senior programmer Shari Frilot. William Earl, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025 In other words, programmers can check it and play around with it. John Seiler, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025 Vast Space was founded in 2021 by 49-year-old programmer and businessman Jed McCaleb, the creator of the peer-to-peer networks eDonkey and Overnet, as well as the early and now defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox. Emilio Cozzi, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025 Other companies in its portfolio also run venues like the Sphere in Las Vegas and New York’s Beacon Theatre and Radio City Music Hall, as well as cable and streaming programmer AMC Networks. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025 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 5 Feb. 2025.

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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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