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noun pro·gram·mer \ˈprō-ˌgra-mər, -grə-\

: a person who creates computer programs

Full Definition of PROGRAMMER

: one that programs: as

a : a person who prepares and tests programs for devices (as computers)

b : one that programs a mechanism

c : one that prepares an instructional program

d : a person who plans or prepares entertainment programs <a television programmer>

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Variants of PROGRAMMER

pro·gram·mer also pro·gram·er \ˈprō-ˌgra-mər, -grə-\

First Known Use of PROGRAMMER

circa 1889

Rhymes with PROGRAMMER

clawhammer, drop hammer, enamor, flimflammer, jackhammer, sledgehammer, trip-hammer, windjammer

PROGRAMER Defined for Kids

programmer

noun pro·gram·mer \ˈprō-ˌgra-mər, -grə-\

Definition of PROGRAMMER for Kids

: a person who creates and tests programs for computers

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