programmed
ˈproʊɡræmd
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Definition of programmed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
plannedset according to a plan or schedule
  • The event was programmed months in advance.
planned prearranged scheduled
2.
technologyUSconfigured to operate in a specific wayUS
  • The robot is programmed to clean the floor.
arranged configured set
3.
behaviordetermined by external factors
  • His reactions seemed programmed by his upbringing.
conditioned controlled
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Expressions with programmed

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fully prepared or equipped for a task
The team was programmed to the teeth for the competition.
designing products to stop working or become outdated quickly
Programmed obsolescence makes people buy new phones often.
regulated death of a cell by an internal program
Programmed cell death is essential for tissue development.
stepwise teaching approach using self-paced materials and frequent checks
The course used programmed learning with short lessons and quick quizzes.

Origin of programmed

Greek, programma (public notice) + -ed (past)

Terms with programmed included in their meaning

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computer systems
permanent software programmed into a read-only memory
technology
capable of being programmed again or differently
automotive
hardware unit that manages engine functions using sensor data and programmed instructions
FPGAacr.
acr: field-programmable gate array
chip that can be programmed after manufacturing
HALabbr.
abr: Heuristically Programmed Algorithmic Computer
computer designed for artificial intelligence research
technology
autonomous system that senses environments and acts to reach programmed goals
machinery automation
automation of machine tools by computers executing pre-programmed sequences
PDPacr.
acr: Programmed Data Processor
computer used for processing and running programs

Examples of programmed in a sentence

  • Her responses seemed programmed and lacked spontaneity.
  • The system is programmed to alert users of updates.
  • This device is programmed to shut down automatically.
  • Her responses were programmed by societal norms.
  • The dog's actions seemed programmed by its training.

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  1. French:programmé, préprogrammé, ...
  2. German:programmiert, eingestellt, ...
  3. Italian:programmato, configurato, ...
  4. Spanish:programado, configurado, ...
  5. Portuguese:programado, configurado, ...
  6. Chinese:计划好的, 设定的, ...
  7. Japanese:プログラムされた, 設定された, ...
  8. Arabic:مخطط, مُبَرْمَج, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְתוּכְנָן, מְתוּכְנָת, ...
  10. Russian:запрограммированный, настроенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запрограмований, налаштований, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्धारित, संविधानित, ...
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