Definition of programmable in English:
programmable
adjective ˈprəʊɡraməb(ə)lprəʊˈɡraməb(ə)l
(of a computer or other machine) able to be provided with coded instructions for the automatic performance of a task.
a programmable thermostat allows you to preset your home's heating patterns
the camera is fully programmable
Example sentencesExamples
- The programmable system automatically brings the desired item within reach.
- Some of the items feature programmable options.
- The programmable control unit will determine when the valves open and close by sending a 24 - volt signal creating a magnetic field that moves a small metal plunger inside the valve.
- The hand tools of the past have often been replaced by programmable machines.
- We mentioned earlier that there are a number of programmable buttons on the remote.
- Installing a programmable thermostat could cut your heating and cooling bills by up to 10% a year.
- It features six dedicated programmable keys.
- They have developed a special programmable chip.
- All the buttons are programmable.
- The graphics chips have become truly programmable processors.
Derivatives
nounprəʊˌɡraməˈbɪlɪti
The programmability of these graphics cards has been fairly tightly specified.
Example sentencesExamples
- Most of them allow rather limited programmability.
- The programmability is nice to have, and a useful feature for many smart card developers.
- The programmability of graphics hardware is becoming more and more sophisticated over time.
- Its lack of programmability may limit its appeal to some users.