programmable

or pro·gram·a·ble

[ proh-gram-uh-buhl, proh-gram- ]

adjective
  1. capable of being programmed.

noun
  1. an electronic device, as a calculator or telephone, that can be programmed to perform specific tasks.

Origin of programmable

1
First recorded in 1955–60; program + -able

Other words from programmable

  • pro·gram·ma·bil·i·ty, noun
  • non·pro·gram·ma·ble, adjective
  • re·pro·gram·ma·ble, adjective
  • un·pro·gram·ma·ble, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for programmable

programmable

programable

/ (prəʊˈɡræməbəl) /


adjective
  1. (esp of a device or operation) capable of being programmed for automatic operation or computer processing

Derived forms of programmable

  • programmability, noun

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