programmer

CEFRB2

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who writes instructions for computers.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A device that installs or controls a software program in some other machine.

Examples

  • The programmer is fixing a technical problem with the computer server.

  • Is she a computer programmer?

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. One who decides which programs will be shown on a television station, or which songs will be played on a radio station.

  2. One who writes computer programs.

  3. A short film feature as part of a longer film program.

More examples

In context

  • Isn't she a computer programmer?

  • The handful of never-ending summer classics annually activated by rock-radio programmers.

  • So if there is a real shortage of training material and opportunities for radio programmers, then let's write some.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The blank fixed the bug in the software by rewriting the function.

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

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Origin

noun

*program + -er (US) / programme + -er (UK)