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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Discussion moderated by Academy governors Dion Beebe and Ellen Kuras with Academy Museum film programs associate programmer Robert Reneau. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025 To bridge the gap, some corporations actually trained their own talent to become tech programmers. Michael Abbott, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025 The challenges vary for Chicago’s film programmers and presenters specializing in repertory (classic and lesser-known work from cinema’s past), international and specialty fare. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025 These opportunities include the Breakfast Club, the Happy Innovation Hour, a Dine and Shine dinning event with Berlinale Talents, and a mixer for festival programmers. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 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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