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.

programmable

/ prəʊˈɡræməbəl /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• programmability noun
• nonprogrammable adjective
• reprogrammable adjective
• unprogrammable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of programmable¹

First recorded in 1955–60; program + -able

Example Sentences

"The foundation for new catalytic technologies for industry has always been fundamental basic research," says Paul Dauenhauer, Distinguished Professor and director of the Center for Programmable Energy Catalysis at the University of Minnesota.

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This discovery supports the broader mission of the Center for Programmable Energy Catalysis, one of the U.S.

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“Ethereum is different from bitcoin because it’s a smart-contract platform, which allows programmable transactions and can store a lot of information,” Lee said.

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“Now, Wall Street is exploring how to tokenize stocks, bonds and even real estate,” he said, bringing traditional financial assets into the same programmable ecosystem.

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Using today's tools -- including laser-cut timber and acrylic, programmable LED lighting, and electronic control systems -- they reinterpreted Hamilton's clockwork concept for a new generation.

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