programmer

[proh-gram-er] / ˈproʊ græm ər /

NOUN

computer geek

Synonyms

WEAK

computer specialist engineer guru hacker techie

NOUN

cyberpunk

Synonyms

STRONG

engineer geek hacker

WEAK

computer nerd

NOUN

hacker

Synonyms

STRONGEST

operator technician

WEAK

application programmer computer architect computer designer computer jock key puncher systems analyst systems engineer systems programmer systems software specialist

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It's a bit like a web programmer who attacks your computer with viruses and then sells you antivirus software: Their goal is to direct attention away from the root of the problem.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2022

“A lot of people are looking to get into I.T. work,” said Eric Warner, a web programmer in Chippewa Falls, Wis. “I am looking to get out.”

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2021

“We have a shift,” said Mr. Mosley, 44, a web programmer.

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2016

programmer

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