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programmable

Pronunciation: [prəˈɡræm.ə.bəl]

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Learn how to use programmable in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(adjective) something that can be easily set up to perform different tasks or functions. For example, a programmable robot can be told to do many different jobs, not just one.

Example

The programmable thermostat lets us set the temperature for different times of the day.

Example

The old heater is not programmable; it only runs at a constant temperature.

Example

Can you show me how to use the programmable features on this device?

Context: “computing”

(adjective) a device or piece of software that can be taught to do new things with instructions or codes. Think of it like teaching a computer how to play a new game by giving it different rules.

Example

The programmable calculator can solve complex equations just by entering the right commands.

Example

This calculator is not programmable, so it can only do basic math tasks.

Example

Is this calculator programmable enough to handle advanced functions?

How to pronounce programmable

Pronunciation: [prəˈɡræm.ə.bəl]

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