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programmer

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/

The English word “programmer” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. One who writes computer programs.
  2. One who decides which programs will be shown on a television station, or which songs will be played on a radio station.
  3. A device that installs or controls a software program in some other machine.
  4. A short film feature as part of a longer film program.

Etymology

*program + -er (US) / programme + -er (UK)

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