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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

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AlexNet’s creators discovered that the same parallel processing that helps GPUs render lifelike graphics was also great for training neural networks, in which a computer learns from data rather than relying on a programmer’s code. Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025 The cable programmer and specialty streamer revealed the extension in an SEC filing Thursday, saying the move had been made Tuesday. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025 The programmers have left the building, and the guardrails have fallen from its scaffolding. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025 Here, mechanical engineering students can collaborate with programmers and designers. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for programmer

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Dec. 2025.

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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