programmable

or pro·gram·a·ble

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

/ ˈproʊ græm ə bəl, proʊˈgræm- /

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adjective

capable of being programmed.

noun

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

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Origin of programmable

First recorded in 1955–60; program + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM programmable

pro·gram·ma·bil·i·ty, nounnon·pro·gram·ma·ble, adjectivere·pro·gram·ma·ble, adjectiveun·pro·gram·ma·ble, adjective

Words nearby programmable

progradation, prograde, program, program director, program generator, programmable, programmatic, programmatically, programme, programmed camera, programmed cell death

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How to use programmable in a sentence

It has six programmable keys and a full gamer aesthetic, with cyberpunk fonts.
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When choosing an ergonomic gaming mouse, it’s not uncommon to find designs that feature a wealth of easy-to-access onboard programmable buttons that allow users to bind specific functions or actions to their specialized mouse.
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As with Razer’s other high-end gaming mice, players can use the company’s customization software to tweak the Viper 8K’s setup, including its eight programmable buttons.
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Additional, standard sensors and settings include programmable cooking, which allows you to choose select power outputs and timing for full control.
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The core piece is a programmable Bluetooth hub that can be used to power a variety of project builds — from robots to rovers — making use of the array of motors, sensors, components, bricks and pieces packed in the 528-piece kit.
Gift Guide: 22 STEM toy gift ideas for every little builder|Natasha Lomas|November 23, 2020|TechCrunch
Can a $250, Apple-like programmable thermostat save the planet?
How the Nest Thermostat Could Save the Planet|Daniel Gross|July 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
British mathematician, one of the inventors of the programmable computer.
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British Dictionary definitions for programmable

programmable

programable

/ (prəʊˈɡræməbəl) /

adjective

(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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