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programmable

American  
[proh-gram-uh-buhl, proh-gram-] / ˈproʊ græm ə bəl, proʊˈgræm- /
Or programable

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 British  
/ prəʊˈɡræməbəl /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of programmable

First recorded in 1955–60; program + -able

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