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View synonyms for programmer

programmer

or pro·gram·er

[ proh-gram-er ]

noun

  1. a person who writes code for computer programs.
  2. a person who programs a machine, device, or apparatus.
  3. a person who prepares program schedules, as for radio or television.
  4. a person who prepares instructional programs.


ˈprogrammer

/ ˈprəʊɡræmə /

noun

  1. a person who writes a program so that data may be processed by a computer


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Word History and Origins

Origin of programmer1

First recorded in 1885–90; program + -er 1

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Example Sentences

Two weeks later, Ed Logg, a programmer, had a working prototype that looked very, very good.

To take an “Asian” job like engineer, scientist, programmer.

Vladimir Shahettinin, a 40-year-old computer programmer and animator, makes what he describes as “patriotic cartoons.”

Judge: We just looked at the quintessential programmer type.

Your protagonist, Richard, is a genius programmer whose insecure persona conceals a pretty confident inner core.

The programmer uses simplified, descriptive language with which he is already familiar to obtain reports swiftly and efficiently.

Statements about the application which were written by the programmer are being translated internally to machine-coded language.

This system provides the programmer with a packaged means of accomplishing input and output requirements.

At least one full-time technician-programmer would be needed for maintenance and programming.

One programmer is now engaged full time preparing more programs.

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