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plural programmers
(computing) One who writes computer programs; a software developer. examples
One who decides which programs will be shown on a television station, or which songs will be played on a radio station. quotations examples
The handful of never-ending summer classics annually activated by rock-radio programmers.
1990, Wayne Jancik, The Billboard Book of One-Hit Wonders, page 151
So if there is a real shortage of training material and opportunities for radio programmers, then let's write some.
2005, Steve Warren, Radio
A device that installs or controls a software program in some other machine. quotations examples
The EPROM programmer burns the data into the EPROM chip. When programming is completed, remove the EPROM chip and plug it into the circuit […]
1999, Peter Spasov, Microcontroller technology, the 68HC11
This system comprises a boiler with its own thermostat to regulate the water temperature, a pump, a hot-water storage tank, a room thermostat and some form of timed programmer.
2015, Brian Scaddan, Electrical Installation Work, page 201
(now rare) A short film feature as part of a longer film program. quotations
As a programmer, the Chan series is linked to the B picture, known for its low production value and overt, disruptive, unpolished, even lurid narratives.
2019, Delia Malia Caparoso Konzett, Hollywood at the Intersection of Race and Identity