programmer
- 01 A2 Elementary
a person whose job is to write instructions for computers to follow.
a professional who writes, tests, and maintains the source code of computer software.
Simple“The programmer spent all afternoon fixing a small mistake in the website's code.”
In context“The lead programmer implemented a more efficient algorithm to reduce the application's memory usage during peak traffic hours.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
someone who chooses which shows or songs are played on TV or radio.
an executive responsible for selecting and scheduling content for a television or radio station.
Simple“The radio programmer decided to play more local music during the morning show.”
In context“As a television programmer, she must balance popular sitcoms with educational documentaries to satisfy both the audience and the network's legal requirements.”
Synonymsschedulercontent manager - 03 C1 Advanced
a machine used to put software onto another device.
a hardware device used to install or configure software or firmware in another electronic component.
Simple“You need a special programmer to update the chip inside the car's engine.”
In context“The technician connected the universal programmer to the circuit board to flash the latest firmware onto the microcontroller.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
a short movie shown before a longer main movie.
a short cinematic feature included as part of a larger theatrical programme.
Simple“In the old days, the cinema would show a short programmer before the main film started.”
In context“The archive contains several low-budget programmers that were originally produced to fill the time between major studio releases in the 1940s.”
Synonymsshortfeaturette
*program + -er (US) / programme + -er (UK)
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.