pre-programming

pre·pro·gram

[pree-proh-gram, -gruhm]
verb (used with object), pre·pro·grammed or pre·pro·gramed, pre·pro·gram·ming or pre·pro·gram·ing.
to program in advance: to preprogram a manufacturing process.

Origin:
1960–65; pre- + program

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