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 programmer¹

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

Example Sentences

A former computer programmer created a position that never existed before in adventure racing.

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After 36 years as a computer programmer, he is now a referee in adventure racing—a job he largely invented.

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While contract disputes between programmers and distributors are commonplace, they are often resolved before any channels actually go dark.

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Univision cried foul, in large part, because the switch would mean less revenue because programmers are paid rates based on the number of households that receive their channels.

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Disney and other programmers have been trying to boost fees to offset the loss of pay-TV customers who have cut the cord or switched to smaller streaming bundles.

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