programmable

CEFRB2

/pɹəʊˈɡɹæməbəl/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Able to be set to perform tasks according to instructions.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A calculator that allows the user to write programs.

Examples

  • Consider the Roomba, a programmable robotic vacuum which cleans floors on its own.

  • Most of the important decision-making functions found on computers are available on TI programmables: Looping. Branching. Flags. Sub-routines. Yet there's no special language to learn.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Capable of being programmed.

More examples

In context

  • This enables programmable tensiometry and fluid movement while insuring efficient energy transfer to the in-wheel electrostatic nanomotors.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The new thermostat is blank, allowing users to set different temperatures for each day of the week.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From program + -able.