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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ˈprogrammer¹

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

Example Sentences

In another instance, she said, a prominent programmer dropped her documentary two days beforehand due to pressure from sponsors.

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Anthropic’s models are well-regarded for their ability to help programmers write code.

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“I could be a programmer working at a big tech company,” he said, but “that doesn’t sound cool.”

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Its early model focused on highlighting game creators’ works as art, referring to its developers and programmers as “software artists.”

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Tilly is designed to “perform” only what its programmers and managers decide.

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