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Programmed

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

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verb
  1. 1

    To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

    "He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

  2. 2

    To develop (software) by writing program code.

    "I programmed a small game as a demonstration."

  3. 3

    To put together the schedule of an event.

    "Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities."

  4. 4

    To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.

    "The lab rat was programmed to press the lever when the bell rang."

adjective
  1. 1

    Having a minister or pastor who conducts religious services.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Programmed"

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WordDefinition
computer programmingnoun(programming) The process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs.
schedulingnoun(uncountable) A function in many aspects of industry, commerce and computing in which events are timed to take place at the most opportune time.
programmenounBritish, New Zealand, and India standard spelling of program.
built-innounBeing an essential and permanent part of something.
envisagedvisualized, conceived, imagined
selfnounOne individual's personality, character, demeanor, or disposition.
allocatedHaving been granted an allocation; having received (something) as part of a plan or scheduled disbursement; having been assigned (something) that was set aside for a particular purpose.
planningnounThe act of formulating of a course of action, or of drawing up plans.
plannedExisting or designed according to a plan.
schedulednounPlanned; according to schedule.
schedulenounA procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur.
slated(chiefly US) scheduled
intendednounPlanned.
timetabledAppearing in a timetable.
scriptedPlanned; something written or prepared before it is read or performed.
forecastedThat has been forecast
anticipatedexpected to arrive; scheduled
presetnounSet in advance, or as a default.
expectedAnticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
timedHappening at a certain time.

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