programmed (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈproʊɡræmd/
Definition
Taught a computer or machine a set of instructions to perform a specific task.
Examples
The new software was programmed to sort data more efficiently.
She programmed the thermostat to lower the temperature at night.
He programmed the drone to follow a specific flight path.
How to Use programmed
- programmed to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Given instructions or designed to perform a specific action. — "The robot is programmed to clean the floors automatically."
- programmed by someone (prepositional phrase)
- Instructions were created by a specific person or entity. — "The game was programmed by a small independent studio."
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