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programmed

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæmd// UK //pɹˈəʊɡɹæmd// pro·grammed

v. to give a computer or machine a set of instructions so it can perform a task automatically. It can also mean to train a person or animal to behave in a specific way over time.

v. to provide a computer or automated system with a coded sequence of instructions for a specific task. In a biological or psychological context, it refers to conditioning an organism to respond in a predictable manner.


SIMPLE

She programmed the robot to clean the floor every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The software engineers programmed the security system to alert the authorities if any unauthorized access is detected.

COMPLEX

While the hardware remains robust, the device must be carefully programmed to manage power consumption during periods of peak activity to prevent overheating.

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Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. Often used in the passive voice when describing innate behaviors or automated settings.

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