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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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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
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