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programmer
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pro·gram·mer

noun \ˈprō-ˌgra-mər, -grə-\

Definition of PROGRAMMER

: one that programs: as
a : a person who prepares and tests programs for devices (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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Variants of PROGRAMMER

pro·gram·mer also pro·gram·er \ˈprō-ˌgra-mər, -grə-\

First Known Use of PROGRAMMER

circa 1889

Rhymes with PROGRAMMER

clawhammer, drop hammer, enamor, flimflammer, jackhammer, sledgehammer, trip-hammer, windjammer

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