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programmer.

One who writes computer programs.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/General-American
  1. One who writes computer programs.

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

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

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

    archaic
Where this word comes from

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

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