Programmable

adj, noun

adj, noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
A calculator that allows the user to write programs.
"Most of the important decision-making functions found on computers are available on TI programmables: Looping. Branching. Flags. Sub-routines. Yet there's no special language to learn."

Adjective

1
Capable of being programmed. not-comparable
"This enables programmable tensiometry and fluid movement while insuring efficient energy transfer to the in-wheel electrostatic nanomotors."

Example

"Using a programmable thermostat, you can adjust the times you turn on the heating or air-conditioning according to a pre-set schedule."

Etymology

From program + -able.

Related phrases

erasable programmable logic device field-programmable gate array programmable logic array programmable logic controller programmable matter programmable read only memory programmable read-only memory

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